Palestinian star of Oscars contender ‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’ to miss ceremony due to travel ban

Motaz Malhees, an actor in the film who plays Omar, a Red Crescent dispatcher, said he won’t be able to attend promotional events. This is due to President Trump’s travel ban affecting people from Palestine. In an Instagram post, Malhees expressed his pride in being part of a meaningful story, but stated he would be unable to participate in events celebrating it.

The radical ‘silliness’ of ‘I Love Boosters’ opens South by Southwest

Riley isn’t afraid to share his strong opinions on many different subjects, and his movie, “Boosters,” clearly favors workers and is critical of corporations – sometimes leaning towards extreme viewpoints. Despite these strong beliefs, the film is also delightfully strange, comical, and genuinely entertaining. It’s far from preachy or boring – you won’t find any lectures here!