The Sheik and I(2012)
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The Sheik and I Synopsis
When an American filmmaker is commissioned to make a film for a Middle East Biennial on the theme of 'art as a subversive act,' his film is banned for blasphemy, he is asked to destroy every copy, and threatened with arrest.
The Sheik and I (2012) is a documentary and comedy film directed by Caveh Zahedi, released on December 7, 2012 with a runtime of 1h 43m. It stars Caveh Zahedi, Beckett Zahedi, ZuZu Snyder and Amanda Field. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Caveh Zahedi
- Producers:
- Caveh Zahedi
- Cinematographer:
- Colin Nusbaum
- Production:
- Reinventing the Wheel
- Status:
- Released
The Sheik and I (2012) Trailer
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The Sheik and I Cast & Crew
Main cast
Caveh Zahedi
as Self
- Beckett Zahedi
Beckett Zahedi
as Self
- ZuZu Snyder
ZuZu Snyder
as Self
- Amanda Field
Amanda Field
as Self
- Colin Nusbaum
Colin Nusbaum
as Self
Michael Patten
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Caveh Zahedi, produced by Caveh Zahedi.
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The Sheik and I Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 7 ratings.
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The Sheik and I – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Sheik and I online?
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The Sheik and I (2012) is available to stream on Philo and Fandor Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Sheik and I?
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The main cast of The Sheik and I (2012) includes Caveh Zahedi, Beckett Zahedi, ZuZu Snyder, Amanda Field and Colin Nusbaum. The film was directed by Caveh Zahedi. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Sheik and I released?
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The Sheik and I was released on December 7, 2012 and runs for 1h 43m.
Is The Sheik and I worth watching?
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The Sheik and I (2012) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Sheik and I?
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