Book signing: “Here, There, Everywhere & In Between - Pictographs Of An Egyptian Wanderer”, by Amr El-Bayoumi
Sat, Jul 27
|Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe
Book signing and screening of the short film, "The Visit", followed by a discussion on Arab and Muslim stereotypes , 6PM, July 27th at Sankofa!
Time & Location
Jul 27, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Guests
About The Event
Join the Egyptian Wanderer, Amr El-Bayoumi, in his unique photographic tales of adventure, curiosity and creativity. A wonderful, imaginative experience into what makes us all artists.
The Author
Amr El-Bayoumi was born in Alexandria, Egypt and grew up in East Lansing, Michigan. He is an actor, voice-over artist, photographer, lawyer, film producer, and filmmaker based in Washington DC. He has performed in several award-winning short films, feature films, theater and network television productions in the US, England, and Egypt.
Film Screening & Discussion
"The Visit", a short film by Indian-American filmmaker Vishwas; about an upside down look at present day racial prejudices, will be screened at this event. It will then be followed by a discussion on Arab and Muslim stereotypes, with the Author Amr El-Bayoumi, and his mother, Dr. Soheir Morsy.
Soheir Morsy ia retired professor of anthropology, who wrote extensively on the subject of Arab stereotypes and foreign…