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Arab American Filmmaker

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Lara Bedewi: An Arab American Filmmaker Preserving Memory, Identity, and Belonging Through Storytelling

January 4, 2026

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For Philadelphia-based multimedia artist and filmmaker Lara Bedewi, becoming an artist never felt like a choice—it felt written. When asked if she always knew she would pursue art, one Arabic word comes to mind: مكتوب (maktoub)—“it is written.”

For Philadelphia-based multimedia artist and filmmaker Lara Bedewi, becoming an artist never felt like a choice—it felt written. When asked…