π Overview:
Sheikh Imam Mohammad Ahmad Eissa, born 1918, is famous throughout the Arab world for his folk songs indicting the ruling classes. Considered the voice of the oppressed, he is banned from state television and radio, and has been imprisoned numerous times, including in 1974 for the occasion of President Nixonβs visit. With scenes of Egyptian street life set to his often caustic musical criticisms of his native Egyptβs upper classes, the Sheikhβs message is that βIf a beautiful thing is suppressed today, it will rise tomorrow.β
π Languages Available:
Arabic
π Date Released:
1991-01-01
β Running Time:
10 mins
β Vote Average:
10.0
Beloved Cast
Self
Sheikh Imam