Omar Al Dakheel

Known for

Directing

From

Kuwait City, Kuwait

Born and raised in Kuwait, Omar Al Dakheel moved to the US at 17 after receiving a full scholarship to the University of Miami. After graduating with a BS in Broadcast Journalism and a BA in Theatre Arts, he went on to earn his MFA at the USC School of Cinematic Arts where he focused on directing and producing. Omar directed "Jihad in Hollywood", which is now on Al Jazeera, and "al imam", which is now on PBS. Omar is based in Hollywood. His goal is to tell diverse stories with universal values that can bridge between religions and regions.

Credits

Ablution

20171.0out of 10

Jihad in Hollywood

20191.0out of 10

The Sister I Live With

20150.0out of 10

Everybody's Watching

20241.0out of 10

Witness

20240.0out of 10

al imam

20161.0out of 10

American Manhunt: The Boston Marathon Bombing

20237.5out of 10

American Manhunt: Osama bin Laden

20257.7out of 10