Comments on: Introduction

By: Mingo

Mingo — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 04:28:54 +0000

Am I the only one who caught on to the fact that this movie is not a bona fide documentary. It clearly so states right in the Introduction to “Contestant No. 2″ on the Wide Angle web site: “This episode of WIDE ANGLE is the U.S. television premiere of the theatrical film Lady Kul el Arab.” Get it folks? This is a work of fiction, a dramatization, a story, maybe a docu-drama. As in “not real”.

By: fozz

fozz — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 05:12:40 +0000

First, I think this is a great documentary and very telling of how artificially divided humanity really is.

Unfortunately, the documentary was only part of my enlightenment. Reading the threads and debate that followed was equally compelling.

It painfully illuminates the societal cost of mindless ideologies and those who blindly preach them.

Must we really continue to live in a perpetually delusional world where this thing called “religion” serves only as a pretense for pushing “societal”, “communal” and “idealogical” agendas? Not to mention, death, war and hatred?

Open your eyes people! Religion was created by man, not God! Look inward for “faith”, not to weak minded masses simply looking for social acceptance and affirmation. God help us all:)

By: scott

scott — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 06:58:46 +0000

Duah, I’m so sorry for the harsh treatment and judgements that you had to go through. You are a very strong woman.

By: paddy

paddy — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 18:30:11 +0000

to Amo,

i read your “concepts” in post #7. How about you try posting some rational, linear thought instead?

…and if your going to try to impress with fancy latin monikers, at least try to get them right!

Still no one seems to be able to explain away Duah’s selfishness in regard to the 5000 dollar penalty – or did i miss that somewhere within your mish-mash of “concepts” ?

Understand that?

By: Amo Esceri Et Sceri

Amo Esceri Et Sceri — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 16:10:50 +0000

~paddy #58 #63
Please see my concepts on post #7. Maybe then, will you understand.

By: Rocky

Rocky — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 14:41:43 +0000

Duha Fares is beautiful and would have won the Miss Israeli paegent had she decided to continue. However, why must young women be made to participate in a swimsuit competition to prove their beauty? Duha proved she is more beautiful by respecting the wishes of her family to withdraw. Although much can be said about paving the way, etc. for other Druze girls to compete, I believe her decision to withdraw in respect of her family despite her personal desires was very courageous. She should be proud of herself. She is more beautiful to me than any girl in the world.

By: Mark

Mark — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 04:15:17 +0000

Duha, your name is beautiful, keep it.In the U.S.A our greatest media personality is named a woman named Oprah, and as you know our president is Barack Obama. Your name is distinctive. I’m sorry but.. Angelina is not as distinguished and America knows Duha already. I suggest you contact Oprah, and Tyra. I have mad respect for Marwan. He’s a “Big Popa”.You have a good daddy :)I hope you will always honor him.Start by keeping the name he gave you.Western pop culture is a amoral lot, but it is possible to retain a measure of dignity. But you must see Oprah and Tyra first !and take Nancy Hunter with you.

By: paddy

paddy — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:45:10 +0000

“pursue your dreams” over and over again, mindlessly repeated like a mantra of the feel-good, me-first, celebrity idolizing new religion that is supposed western liberal “culture”.

Sheesh!

By: Alexander O

Alexander O — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:04:31 +0000

Hola Duah,
I was moved by your story. I am a regular viewer of wide angle and I found the story intriguing.
Though I know very little of the Druze community, what I have seen has shown me that any society based on the soft male ego or patriarchy will simply not stand for a Woman making a stand for herself in any sense whatsoever.
Duah, I am so sorry that your efforts were stalled, however I hope you have enough courage left to take the next step and leave Israel and that community so that you can fulfill your dream elsewhere. London, Los Angeles, New York. Anywhere but where you are threatened and held back simply becuase you have the nerve to have your own dreams.
Take care Duah, Have strength and courage and reach a little farther.
I think Nancy Hunter’s suggestion was correct.

By: Nancy Hunter

Nancy Hunter — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 22:03:56 +0000

Hello
This story is quite devastating and it is incredible how they have ruined this young womans dream. They think that honor killing is truly an honor. Duah, it is time for you to move to the USA or Canada. I live in Salt Lake City, Utah. You can apply for refugee status at the american embassy in Telaviv or just come here and see weather you like it or not. If you do not have anyone in the USA. Now you have me. My email address is Nancy2314@hotmail.com. It is time for you and your family to leave Israel behind. I know that if your life is or has been in danger, you can apply at the american embassy for a visa to come to America. If you do not have anyone here, you can stay with. Do not let ANYONE interfere with your dreams of success. I truly felt bad for you giving up your dream, knowing that for sure you would have won in Thailand. If you get my email and email me, I will give you my telephone number. I am a 45 year old woman and I live by myself. I STRONGLY feel that you should not give up modeling and strongly feel that you should be as far away as possible from the uncle that plotted to kill you. You need to get out of that environment and pursue your dreams.
Sincerely,
Nancy Hunter

By: Andy Boyter

Andy Boyter — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 20:11:00 +0000

Dear “Wide – Angle” Producers,

Please allow those of us who have grown an attachment to the life for whom you displayed on T.V., (Reguarding Duah), a chance to have an “update” for miss Fares, as she seems to have gathered quite the attention on this “chat-board”.
Thank you all,
Shalom- Peace be with you all,

Andy B.

By: david

david — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 16:10:34 +0000

well i think those people should mind their own business and duah should try to come to america to fullfill her dream.duah keep you head up to the sky.never give up cause only GOD can judge you!!

By: paddy

paddy — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 14:19:19 +0000

@ Platynota #55,

frankly, it seems to me that you’re intent upon setting up straw men.

To whit, you seem to suggest that, since not everybody has the ability to understand advanced calculus, nor the financial means to be a philanthropist, then her chosen “dream” to pursue is the next best thing.

You asked, “Is it because a person like this doesn’t do something extraordinary that his/her life is superficial?”.

This is a straw man argument.

I never suggested that only extraordinary pursuits were commendable. What i DID (clearly) convey was that competing in beauty pageants was not. Ialso expressed my disdain for pop stars and celebrity tarts like Britney Spears and Paris Hilton. I would also add sporting stars and actors to that list of those who are idolized in our western “culture” and yet produce nothing.

This young, immature, girl longs to join their ranks.

She is fully aware that her family cannot afford the 5000 dollar penalty for her quiting the Queen of All the Arabs contest to be available for the Miss Israel contest yet she does so anyway.

Please, if you can, refute that point without making some diversion to the issue of bathing suits or suffocating patriarchy.

By: lili

lili — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 01:44:27 +0000

what a strong proud woman she is! this film made me smile, laugh, sad and cry! A lot of you are saying that this film was useless and lens could have covered the conflicts instead… but it really was covering the conflicts that are happening there. I don’t believe that she is the only young adult there trying to change something, i believe there are many more of her kind and are desperately trying to have a voice! and no matter where you live we all have the right to reach our dreams!