Omar Al Dakheel
Directing
Biography
Born and raised in Kuwait, Omar Al Dakheel moved to the US at 17 after receiving a full scholarship to the University of Miami. After graduating with a BS in Broadcast Journalism and a BA in Theatre Arts, he went on to earn his MFA at the USC School of Cinematic Arts where he focused on directing and producing. Omar directed "Jihad in Hollywood", which is now on Al Jazeera, and "al imam", which is now on PBS. Omar is based in Hollywood. His goal is to tell diverse stories with universal values that can bridge between religions and regions.
Known For
Featuring rare footage and interviews with CIA insiders, this edge-of-your-seat documentary series traces the epic hunt for Osama bin Laden.
American Manhunt: Osama bin Laden
Archive footage, chilling reenactments and exclusive interviews shed new light on a tragedy — and two brothers — that suspended a city in terror.
American Manhunt: The Boston Marathon Bombing
A revered small-town imam faces a crisis of faith when he must choose between upholding the values of his mosque or protecting the safety and spiritual belonging of a male congregant.
Witness
Once a successful Syrian actor, Jihad Abdo is now struggling as a refugee while trying to reinvent his life and rebuild his career.
Jihad in Hollywood
The bond between a disabled Muslim father and his son is tested when love is pitted against religion.
Ablution
In NYC, a group of volunteers launch the first Muslim Community Patrol in America to combat the rising hate crimes in their community.
Everybody's Watching
A young girl struggles with her older sister's impending departure for college and a deepening crush on her piano teacher.
The Sister I Live With
Despite controversy and threats, a Muslim woman takes a stand for justice through a progressive practice of Islam.