So I just watched this documentary on Iranian Rap featuring one of the most prominent Iranian rappers of today, Yas. See it here. There are some things about the video and the interview that I liked and disliked at the … Continue reading →

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The Iranian Revolution at 30 (A Photo Essay)

Posted on February 13, 2009 by iPouya

See the Time photo essay here.

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The Iranian Revolution at 30

Posted on February 11, 2009 by iPouya

“The year 1979 was among the most tumultuous, and important, in the history of the modern Middle East. The Middle East Institute will mark the 30th anniversary of these events in 2009 by launching a year-long special series of our … Continue reading →

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Khatami Officially Announces Candidacy

Posted on February 8, 2009 by iPouya

BBC News: Iran’s former president Mohammad Khatami has ended months of speculation by announcing that he will run in June’s presidential election. Mr Khatami was president of Iran from 1997-2005 and was succeeded by Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, a conservative. “I will … Continue reading →

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“Che” Movie Trailer

Posted on February 8, 2009 by iPouya

I saw it as one whole four hour and seventeen minute film and it was four hours and seventeen minutes of brilliant movie-making. See the full English trailer here.

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CBS 60 Minutes on Gaza

Posted on February 5, 2009 by iPouya

See the video and the background to the video here. It’s very exposing of life under occupation in the West Bank and Gaza and I’m really surprised to see such a mainstream program do such an amazing report.

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