“Unheard voices: through their eyes” is a documentary-poetry film deconstructing the Western media's portrayal of Middle Eastern people. Using a blend of archival footage, spoken word poetry, and first hand testimonies, the film critiques harmful and unfair stereotypes of Arabs and Muslims.
The film opens with a montage of clips from Hollywood films and TV shows showcasing recurring orientalist tropes depicting Arabs and Muslims as “savage”, “uncivilised” and “terrorists”. The next part of the film features personal narratives from Middle Eastern individuals reflecting on the impacts of these portrayals on their lives and identities. The film combines critical analysis with poetic storytelling and personal stories to offer a compelling counter-narrative to mainstream depictions, urging the audience to question what they have seen on the screen and to listen to the voices of the unheard.