Washington DC : The DC Muslim Film Festival presents a chance to see the world “through different lenses." For centuries Muslim Artists have produced legendary works of Art. But today, between government censorship & radicals’ hostility, their artistic freedom is challenged.

Project Nur & the American Islamic Congress announce the screening of “STAND UP: MUSLIM AMERICAN COMICS COME OF AGE” Guest Performance by stand up comedian Dean Obeidallah.

Born in the Great State of New Jersey, Dean's comedy comes in large part from his unique background of being the son of a Palestinian father and a Sicilian mother. Dean, an award winning comedian who was at one time a practicing attorney, has appeared on Comedy Central’s “Axis of Evil” Comedy special (which also aired in the Middle East on Showtime Arabia) and is the co-creator and co-writer/director of Comedy Central.com’s critically acclaimed Internet series “The Watch List” featuring a cast of all Middle Eastern-American comedians performing stand up and sketch comedy. Dean recently made his second appearance on ABC’s “The View” and appeared on the nationally syndicated TV series “Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen.” Dean also was one of five comedians profiled in the PBS one hour TV Special entitled: “Stand Up: Muslim-American Comics Come of Age.”
ABOUT THE FILM: In the wake of 9/11, Muslim and Arab-American comedians in the U.S. began using humor to empower and defeat stereotypes about their religion and their politics. “Stand Up” highlights five unique performers, their comedy, and the way everyday tribulations shape their art. At a time when people of Middle Eastern origin were advised to lie low, they chose to stand up ... and crack jokes.

For more information & festival schedule visit www.MuslimFilm.org, www.projectnur.org