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Film School Shorts

"Rita Mahtoubian is Not a Terrorist"

A satirical comedy about romance, terrorism and self-help.

Aired 03/08/2017 | Rating NR

Film School Shorts

"Rita Mahtoubian is Not a Terrorist"

Season 4 Episode 17 | 8m 4sVideo has Closed Captions

A satirical comedy about romance, terrorism and self-help.

Iranian-born Rita Mahtoubian comes from a long line of doers and dreamers. But after she arrives in America alone in the 1980s, she seems destined for anonymity. After an inspiring Rosh Hashanah dinner at her neighbor's house, Rita sets out to change her life from ordinary to extraordinary. In the process, she also unwittingly attracts the attention of a Homeland Security agent.

Aired 03/08/2017 | Rating NR

Film School Shorts is made possible by a grant from Maurice Kanbar, celebrating the vitality and power of the moving image, and by the members of KQED.

Film School Shorts

"Rita Mahtoubian is Not a Terrorist"

Season 4 Episode 17 | 8m 4sVideo has Closed Captions

Iranian-born Rita Mahtoubian comes from a long line of doers and dreamers. But after she arrives in America alone in the 1980s, she seems destined for anonymity. After an inspiring Rosh Hashanah dinner at her neighbor's house, Rita sets out to change her life from ordinary to extraordinary. In the process, she also unwittingly attracts the attention of a Homeland Security agent.

Aired 03/08/2017 | Rating NR

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Film School Shorts is made possible by a grant from Maurice Kanbar, celebrating the vitality and power of the moving image, and by the members of KQED.

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