Watch back to back episodes of Link's hit comedy series from Israel, starting with "The Car", where Palestinian journalist Amjad looks for the right vehicle to get around security checkpoints.

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Link TV is proud to present a marathon of the controversial hit Israeli comedy series, Arab Labor (Avoda Aravit)! This hilarious, groundbreaking show follows the Palestinian journalist Amjad and his family as they carve out a place as minorities in Israeli society. Hosts Wendy Hanamura of Link TV and Peter L. Stein, Executive Director of San Francisco's Jewish Film Festival, guide you through the episodes, offering fresh cultural perspectives and their own take on the humor.  Don't miss what the San Francisco Chronicle has dubbed the "Palestinian Seinfeld"!

This first installment of the Arab Labor Marathon includes Episodes 1, 2 and 3. In Episode 1, "The Car", Amjad is stopped regularly on the road for a security check by the police and does not understand why. His Jewish-Israeli friend Meir tells him that the Subaru he drives is considered an “Arab car.” Amjad decides to trade in his Subaru for a Rover, but ends up getting into more trouble than he bargained for.

In Episode 2, "The Sheep", Amjad’s editor asks him for a colorful, sexy piece.  Amjad deliberates until he hears from his father about a very special sheep who understands what soldiers say.  Amjad fabricates an interview with the sheep, which becomes a hot item in the local and international media.

In Episode 3, "Kindergarten", Amjad decides it is time for his parents to stop babysitting his daughter every day and for her to go to kindergarten.  At first, he tries an Islamic kindergarten with a good reputation in the village.  The little girl becomes religious, and Amjad decides to look for a strictly kosher Jewish kindergarten for her.

WATCH MORE ARAB LABOR:

Arab Labor Marathon - Episodes 4, 5, 6
Arab Labor Marathon - Episodes 7, 8, 9, 10

LEARN MORE:
Link TV's Arab Labor webpage

"Finding Humor and Truth Amid Conflict," Los Angeles Times, November 15, 2008 (PDF)

"Meet the Palestinian Seinfeld," San Francisco Chronicle, November 13, 2008 (PDF) 
Link TV interview with Producer Danny Paran

Peter L. Stein at the San Francisco Jewish Film Festival

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