Iraqi-Jewish Film Series

Latest Film in the series "Saving the Iraqi Jewish Archives: A Journe of Identity" Released 2020 56 minutes



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The Last Jews of Baghdad:
End of an Exile;
 Beginning of a Journey

Produced & Directed by Adriana Davis & Carole Basri
Written & Edited by Adriana Davis
Production Company: D-Squared Media
USA 105 Minutes 2005

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Today there are less than 22 Jews living in Iraq from a population of over 160,000. This film asks the question,
“Why did the Iraqi Jews leave and, in a post-Saddam Iraq,
will they return?”

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Searching for Baghdad:
A Daughter's Journey
Produced & Directed by Adriana Davis & Carole Basri
Written & Edited by Adriana Davis
Production Company: D-Squared Media
USA 48 Minutes 2003

Iraqi-Jews trace their history in that country to 586 BC.
"Searching for Baghdad" documents the travels of one American-Jewish woman of Iraqi decent to find the remnants of her heritage, outside of Iraq. This 21^st century journey leads her to the Iraqi-Jewish outposts established in 19^th century India, Hong Kong, Singapore and even Myanmar (formerly Burma) to find more than just the history of her people. She finds her family played vital roles in the Jewish community beyond Baghdad's borders.

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The Life of Frank Iny:
A Granddaughter's Journey
Produced & Directed by Adriana Davis & Carole Basri
Written & Edited by Adriana Davis
Production Company: D-Squared Media
USA 35 Minutes 2001

The Life of Frank Iny" tells the story of a man whose search for religious freedom took him from Baghdad to India, Belgium, Berlin, Israel and New York.

Frank Iny was a highly respected Iraqi-Jewish businessman, philanthropist and leader. In 1941, he established a successful school for the children of his community when Jews were no longer welcome in the Iraqi state-run schools. In addition to speaking eleven languages, Mr. Iny believed that good education, good health and peace should be the cornerstones of Jewish life. The graduates of his school, and his family, are a testament to his philosophy.

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Please Note:
Copies of these film are not available for purchase at this time. If you are interested in sponsoring a screening at your festival or program, please send an e-mail with details to adavis@dsquaredmedia.com