Author Edward Curtis and other Arab Americans search for their roots in Indianapolis. They discover a history that’s been hiding in plain sight at Lucas Oil Stadium, the Indiana Capitol, the Indiana War Memorials, and other Hoosier landmarks. Indiana SpotlightFilmed in Indianapolis with a Central Indiana-based cast and crew.

Arab Indianapolis: A Hidden History

Join author Edward Curtis and other Arab Americans on their search for their roots in Indianapolis. Explore the first Arabic-speaking neighborhood, the 1920s founding of an Arab church, Arab American service in World War II, and the office of a little-known official at the Indiana Capitol, among other recent discoveries.

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Get lost in more than 100 independent films at the 31st Heartland International Film Festival! Many, but not all of the films are available to stream virtually October 6-16.  We don’t know where the 11-day festival will take you, but it’s going to be A-MAZING! Please note that the virtual component of the festival is restricted to the U.S.

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