SFF- On the Banks of the Tigris

On the Banks of the Tigris
Australia, 2015 (79 min) English and Arabic with
English Subtitles
The film celebrates Iraqi music and the cultural ties that link Iraqis of all faiths. It tells the story of Majid Shokor, an Iraqi-Australian from a Muslim background who seeks the source of songs he loves and discovers that many he grew up with were written by Iraqi Jews, but concealed by the regime. To uncover this hidden history, Majid embarks on a bold journey from Australia to Israel, Europe and Iraq to meet Iraqi musicians, hear their music and stories, and unite them in a concert for peace and reconciliation.