A 7th Century War -- Today, Shiite vs. Sunni -- 'The Camel Wars' 2008
New from XOOM Entertainment -- 'The Camel Wars' -- a film that traces a man's personal journey through the psychological minefield that is present day Iraq, while coming to terms with a centuries-old conflict that ties his own personal faith and challenges his loyalties.
Orlando, FL (PRWEB) December 2, 2006 -- The civil war between Shiite and Sunni in Iraq, is to be unveiled on the silver screen, as a conflict that began in the 7th century. As a portrayal of an Iraqi-American soldier's tortuous journey in Iraq, myths about the Shiite-Sunni civil war explodes and lays bare the complexities of the American presence in Iraq and loyalty during war. New from XOOM Entertainment, feature film, 'The Camel Wars', Directed by Sohrab Mirmontazeri, has entered its pre-production phase and is slated for production completion in November 2007.
The Camel Wars -- Centuries ago, a war was fought that left tens of thousands dead in the desert sands of Basra (Iraq). The divisions that war created then exist even now, and are still claiming thousands of lives as the war in Iraq rages on. How are we to understand the complexities of what people are going through, whether they are civilian or military? Can we look through the eyes of one man and get a glimpse of the truth on the ground in Iraq?
This is a story of Sameer "Sam" Azeez, an Iraqi Sunni American soldier, who is sent to Iraq in 2004. He is naively patriotic, and determined to both serve his country and prevent any further American atrocities from occurring. Sam's experiences in Iraq give him a unique perspective of the ground truth as he struggles with the racist hatred of one of his own soldiers and the mistrust of a Shiite family he has befriended, until one day the two collide and he has to choose between the soldier and the last surviving son of the Shiite family. Just as he has so often had to choose between his conscience and his religion, now he has to choose between his conscience and his country.
Maybe Sam's story will help us understand what is really at stake. Maybe.
Production information:
Production Company: XOOM Entertainment
Title: The Camel Wars
Director: Sohrab Mirmontazeri
Status: Pre-Production
Production Specs: HD and 35mm
Locations: Morocco, Brazil, United States
Category: Drama
Production Date: Spring-Summer 2007
Language: English
To discuss an excerpt, article or interview possibilities, contact Tracie Tucker at 310.857.6970 or P u b l i c i t y @ T h e C a m e l W a r s . c o m .
About XOOM Entertainment:
XOOM Entertainment is an Orlando-based entertainment production company with offices at Universal Studio Florida. XOOM is the brainchild of Mustafa Saied, a Florida-based sports entrepreneur and Ahman Green, a star running back for the National Football League's Green Bay Packers. Visit www.XOOMEntertainment.com for additional information.
XOOM is working in association with Dream Factory Productions. For more information on Dream Factory Productions, visit the company's Web site at www.dreamfactoryproductions.com .
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310.857.6970
Tracie Lynn Tucker
T r a c i e @ R e l e a s e P R . c o m
www.thecamelwars.com
www.xoomentertainment.com
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