Episode 7: Saleh Nass

It’s a true honor to have Seyyed Hossein Nasr as my guest on ‘Reflections’. Dr. Nasr is one of the most influential Muslim scholars in the world. He is a rare polymath, whose vast body of work covers the most important areas of contemporary thought from classical philosophy, sacr ...  Show more

It’s a pleasure to welcome Ibrahim Kalin to Reflections. Ibrahim Kalin currently serves as the presidential spokesperson and special adviser to the President of Turkey. He is a prolific writer, a renowned scholar of Islamic studies and comparative philosophy, and an accomplished ...  Show more

The film-maker and Senior Lecturer tells Sally what makes a great documentary. She discusses her award-winning film God Children, and how to make a connection to bring your subject to life. She also gives invaluable advice to young people on breaking into the film industry. Liste ...  Show more

Today we are spotlighting Nasser Al-Rayess, a beacon of laughter and authenticity. Born in the vibrant heart of the Bay Area to a Syrian family, Nasser grew up straddling the worlds of rigorous academic expectations and his innate passion for comedy.  From his early days masterin ...  Show more

After graduating from the School of Cinematic Arts at The University of Southern California, Bassel wrote and produced the OSCAR nominated and BAFTA winning film “Theeb.” His directorial debut, “The Alleys,” premiered at the Piazza Grande of the Locarno Film Festival before go ...

In this conversation, we talked to Iraqi Kurdish filmmaker Philip Jamal Rachid about his latest film: “It Ain't Where You From”. The film has assembled the primary talent of the burgeoning, young Gulf Hip Hop scene in a first-time collaboration with some of its key figures.