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Synopsis

    "As forces in American government and media have fueled the perception of an unavoidable war with Iran, Warring Factions is a call to (dis)arms. An American-born Iranian breakdancer finds cultural awakening by exploring his multi-ethnic roots. Faced with dual nationality in two conflicting countries, he travels to Iran to examine the political issues first-hand while exploring his cultural identity with a group of Iranian b-boys. By combining documentary and studio reenactments, Warring Factions looks at the blurring of world borders, and the looming threat of another war in the Middle East."

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Screenings

To book a screening contact Justin Mashouf (js.mashouf(at)gmail.com). Iranian Film Festival San Francisco, CA - August 19th, 2010 - - - MuslimFest 2010 Ontario, Canada - August 1st, 2010 - - - Salaam Film Festival/ Takin' It To The Streets Chicago, IL - June 13th, 2010 - - - Piccolo Spoleto Festiva Charleston, South Carolina - June 6, 2010 - - - UNICEF Blue Week May 17, 2010 - - - Talinn Black Nights Film Festival Estonia - Apr 29, 2010 - - - University of Arizona Tucson, AZ - April 14th, 2010 - - - University of Connecticut March 23rd, 2010 - - - Los Angeles Premiere Los Angeles, CA - May 2, 2009 - - - University of California Los Angeles, CA - November 23, 2009 - - - New York University Shuruq Festival New York - March 25, 2009 - - - Filmstock Film Festival November 15, 2008 - - -

Press

While Best Documentary Nominee “Warring Factions” did not win any awards... ...It was an intelligent and well-filmed piece directed by Iranian American Justin Mashouf, a young Muslim of mixed race (Iranian father/American mother). Justin documents his journey to Iran as he hooks up with family and bonds with a group of Iranian b-boys. An interesting parallel to the break-dancing scenes are his workouts at a zurkhaneh (house of strength), practicing the ancient Persian martial arts tradition of varzesh bastani (sport of the ancients), which dates back to pre-Islamic times and combines warrior style physical training with Sufi ideals. Thoughtful, imaginative and open, Justin seems to represent the new generation of Muslims in the Middle East and U.S. that balance Islamic culture with hip, contemporary lifestyles. - Susanna Whitmore, Levantine Cultural Center Grace Clark 520.730.8440 (direct) gracechristyclark[at]gmail[dot]com Justin Mashouf 487 S Ogden Drive Los Angeles, CA 90036 email: Js.Mashouf(AT)gmail.com phone: 520 . 245 . 6079 website: - www.WarringFactions.com - www.Mashouf.TV - www.myspace.com/Krillan

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Warring Factions on KabobFest.com	Yahoo! News	Dr. Mossadegh Sits Down With Mashouf	Iran Times 04-04-08	altMuslim 04-17-09

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