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Finding Bibi: Interview with Iranian American film maker, Bita Haidarian

 
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I had the pleasure of interviewing Bita Haidarian, an Iranian American film maker concerning her wonderful latest film, Finding Bibi, described below:

Bita Haidarian, an award-winning Iranian American filmmaker fresh out of film school, sets off on a journey around the world to answer the big questions – who am I, where do I come from, and where can a girl find a good laser hair removalist?

Born in America to Baha’i refugee parents from Iran, Bita tells the tragic-comic story of her family coming to America, her childhood in Texas, trying to fit in, and competitive cheerleading – all part of the quest of a girl who knows more about MTV than Al Jazeera.

Read more about the film on the Facebook fan page.

In this podcast, we discuss:

  • Why Bita turned to film-making
  • Her commitment to making the world a better place
  • Exploring her passion: issues dealing with women
  • Her experiences as an Iranian Baha’i in America
  • A little bit of her childhood
  • Her experiences making the film
  • Expected release date of the film (possibly this summer)

    • Amongst other things!

    Here’s a promo of Finding Bibi:

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    Thanks Bita for your amazing work and we wish you great luck in completing the rest of this film. You have our support all the way!

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