Club Arak
Synopsis
Club Arak is a queer Arab dance party established in 2002 in order to fill a gap in the LGBTQI dance community - Arab queers did not have their own space and wanted to dance to the beat of their own drum. Club Arak played Arabic music and queers could dance to the songs they only ever heard at family parties and weddings - where it is not safe to be gay. This documentary tells the story of how Club Arak empowered and encouraged Arabs to gather and celebrate their sexual and Arab identity.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fadia Abboud
- Original Title
- Club Arak
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 7m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fadia Abboud
Department Leadership Roster
Fadia Abboud
Director
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What is Club Arak about?
Club Arak is a queer Arab dance party established in 2002 in order to fill a gap in the LGBTQI dance community - Arab queers did not have their own space and wanted to dance to the beat of their own drum. Club Arak played Arabic music and queers could dance to the songs they only ever heard at family parties and weddings - where it is not safe to be gay. This documentary tells the story of how Club Arak empowered and encouraged Arabs to gather and celebrate their sexual and Arab identity.
Who directed Club Arak?
Club Arak was directed by Fadia Abboud.
Who stars in Club Arak?
The principal cast of Club Arak includes Not specified.
When was Club Arak released and how long is it?
Club Arak was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 7m.