A Thousand And One Journeys: The Arab Americans (2017)

The untold story of 200 years of the contributions that Arab-Americans have made to the American fabric. The film tells the story of the Arab-American immigrant experience through the stories of Arab-Americans who have made contributions to the fabric of America through their dedicated pursuit of the American Dream, including Jamie Farr, General John Abizaid, John Zogby, and more. With historical immigration patterns as background, we will explore the personal stories of Arab-Americans and how they have contributed to the collective American experience. At a time when the media tends to paint Arab peoples and culture with the broad brush of terrorism, it is increasingly important to present a positive image of the many people of the Levant, North Africa and the Arabian Peninsula who have made America their home, and highlight their American journey.

About the filmmaker

Abe Kasbo is a Syrian-American entrepreneur, author, and filmmaker best known as the Founder and CEO of Verasoni Worldwide, an integrated marketing communications advisory and agency based in Fairfield, New Jersey. Born in Aleppo, Syria, Kasbo immigrated to the United States in 1980 at age 10. After growing up in Paterson, NJ, he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and International Relations and a Master’s in Public Administration from Seton Hall University, where he was later inducted into the Entrepreneur Hall of Fame.