San Diego Arab Film Festival presents EL SETT

The San Diego Arab Film Festival presents El Sett . Based on the real-life story of Umm Kalthoum, the greatest Arab singer the world has ever known. The film follows Umm Kalthoum as she takes to the stage one final time for her most important performance yet, one with the potential to heal a nation broken by the shadow of a great defeat. Doors open at 7:45. Film starts at 8:00. Starting at 5:15 PM, traditional Eqyptian dinner of Koshari (hearty vegetarian) with dessert and Palestinian dinner of Musakhan (baked chicken with carmelized onions) with dessert are available for purchase. Film and dinner tickets are purchased separately and can be bought online in advance online or in person at the door.