New Documentary filmed in Hargeisa, Hollywood Style, with a section on Minority Political Involvment

[HarbiSomaliland]

Hi, My name is Abdirahman(Harbi) I just moved back to Hargeisa, Somaliland in 2011 and I love it here. I'm a documentary film maker and I want to share with you the first film I have produced and made in beautiful Hargeisa. The Youtube link is... its about the struggles and achievements of the Minority community. There is also a section focusing on their political involvement and Highlights of President Silayno.

[X.Playa]

By the way xarbi Hollywood doesn't produce documentaries, so be careful what that, by adding Hollywood you are trivializing this good project of yours.

[HarbiSomaliland]

By the way xarbi Hollywood doesn't produce documentaries, so be careful what that, by adding Hollywood you are trivializing this good project of yours.

Thank-you for your comment, when writing 'Hollywood Style', I'm referring to the cinematography and picture.

[X.Playa]

That's fair.

[Lamagoodle]

Dear HarbiSomaliland,
Thanks for making and posting the documentary. I watched it a number of times. I am not a cinema critique but I think the sound could have been improved with subtitles ( I could hardly understand what Maxamed Cali Waji (the famous newsreader was saying).

Another issue that I have while watching the documentary is to understand what the aim was; was it to describe the current situation from a historical context? Was it a “feel good” documentary intended for the marginalised communities to enhance their self-esteem? Was it to describe the achievements of the community ( I like the academy and the schools)? Or where is it merely to take a normative approach and describe injustices?

Could you shed some lights please?

Concerning the issue. It is a shame that many of our fellow somalis have been stigmatised. I hope that things are improving in the diaspora in particular, but the stigma is still there and my guess is that it will take ages before it is gone.

It is good that the people concerned are organising themselves and becoming proud of their history/role.
It is all about institutionalised discrimination and shameful it is.

Intermarriages could be a remedy.

If we want to end this, my suggestion is to engage and challenge the somali religious leaders/political and the educated class.
a) The religious leaders; they should come clean and lead by example. Have you heard about the anecdote? This sheikh said in a sermon that he wants to marry his daughter off to a muslim. A somali muslim from a discriminated community raises his hands and the sheikh told him; Waryaa misaajidka ciyaarta ka daa
b) Somali politicians should walk the talk. They should make sure that their sons and daughters are married to the marginalised communities
c) The intellectual class – if we have them- in the diaspora should seek to marry members of the community.

My point is marriages could be the cure; the wadaad, the waxgarad and the siyaasi marries(or their children) then in a few generations, no one will talk about this issue.

[HarbiSomaliland]

Dear HarbiSomaliland,
Thanks for making and posting the documentary. I watched it a number of times. I am not a cinema critique but I think the sound could have been improved with subtitles ( I could hardly understand what Maxamed Cali Waji (the famous newsreader was saying).

Another issue that I have while watching the documentary is to understand what the aim was; was it to describe the current situation from a historical context? Was it a “feel good” documentary intended for the marginalised communities to enhance their self-esteem? Was it to describe the achievements of the community ( I like the academy and the schools)? Or where is it merely to take a normative approach and describe injustices?

Could you shed some lights please?

Concerning the issue. It is a shame that many of our fellow somalis have been stigmatised. I hope that things are improving in the diaspora in particular, but the stigma is still there and my guess is that it will take ages before it is gone.

It is good that the people concerned are organising themselves and becoming proud of their history/role.
It is all about institutionalised discrimination and shameful it is.

Intermarriages could be a remedy.

If we want to end this, my suggestion is to engage and challenge the somali religious leaders/political and the educated class.
a) The religious leaders; they should come clean and lead by example. Have you heard about the anecdote? This sheikh said in a sermon that he wants to marry his daughter off to a muslim. A somali muslim from a discriminated community raises his hands and the sheikh told him; Waryaa misaajidka ciyaarta ka daa
b) Somali politicians should walk the talk. They should make sure that their sons and daughters are married to the marginalised communities
c) The intellectual class – if we have them- in the diaspora should seek to marry members of the community.

My point is marriages could be the cure; the wadaad, the waxgarad and the siyaasi marries(or their children) then in a few generations, no one will talk about this issue.

This is an excellent feedback, and I greatly appreciate it, please excuse my delay, but I will answer shortly.

[X.Playa]

Why did you cut short the interview of the women, all three interviews are cut short!

[HarbiSomaliland]

Dear HarbiSomaliland,
Thanks for making and posting the documentary. I watched it a number of times. I am not a cinema critique but I think the sound could have been improved with subtitles ( I could hardly understand what Maxamed Cali Waji (the famous newsreader was saying).

Another issue that I have while watching the documentary is to understand what the aim was; was it to describe the current situation from a historical context? Was it a “feel good” documentary intended for the marginalised communities to enhance their self-esteem? Was it to describe the achievements of the community ( I like the academy and the schools)? Or where is it merely to take a normative approach and describe injustices?

Could you shed some lights please?

Concerning the issue. It is a shame that many of our fellow somalis have been stigmatised. I hope that things are improving in the diaspora in particular, but the stigma is still there and my guess is that it will take ages before it is gone.

It is good that the people concerned are organising themselves and becoming proud of their history/role.
It is all about institutionalised discrimination and shameful it is.

Intermarriages could be a remedy.

If we want to end this, my suggestion is to engage and challenge the somali religious leaders/political and the educated class.
a) The religious leaders; they should come clean and lead by example. Have you heard about the anecdote? This sheikh said in a sermon that he wants to marry his daughter off to a muslim. A somali muslim from a discriminated community raises his hands and the sheikh told him; Waryaa misaajidka ciyaarta ka daa
b) Somali politicians should walk the talk. They should make sure that their sons and daughters are married to the marginalised communities
c) The intellectual class – if we have them- in the diaspora should seek to marry members of the community.

My point is marriages could be the cure; the wadaad, the waxgarad and the siyaasi marries(or their children) then in a few generations, no one will talk about this issue.

This is an excellent feedback, and I greatly appreciate it, please excuse my delay, but I will answer shortly.

In your first question, it is all of the above. This is just the first of a series of documentaries following 'Waynu Simanahay' (We are Equal). I wanted to conclude my comment with this......

My name is Abdirahman ‘Harbi’, and I Directed my first film in Hargeisa for you all to begin the dialogue for change. I just wanted to say a few words before you watch or after you have watched my film…
Some of us forget that death and sleep resemble each other in the way of twins...we think about sleep because it is a necessary pleasure and forget about it's sibling death, because it provokes fear. I have been working on a documentary for over six months and now I’am happy to be able to share it with my brothers and sisters. My hope is that this film is going to change the view that the majority of Somali’s have against our own brothers and sisters that have been discriminated against and isolated for far too long. I have come to an understanding that Life is an amazing thing that Allah has created. I don't fear any man, Jinn, or shadan for I'am only fearful of the day of judgement, May Allah guide me and all of my brothers and sisters in Islam, so not to steer away from the five pillars and the love and the mercy that only Allah can provide for us. I hope this film touches all of us as an Umma, by providing a voice for those who we unjustly call Minorities, and insure equality, justice, integration and love for those who have been outcasted for far too long. I pray that day will be today, and I pray that you all contribute in which ever way you can. Let us all now say…………
AMEN.
Please let me know your feedbacks, and share it with others. Thank-you.

[HarbiSomaliland]

Thank-you to all that viewed the documentary. I noticed there are 356 views, but only 7 comments. I would appreciate it if I could get some feedback from all those who have took the time to view it, on the official Youtube page. Thanks once again.
Director, Abdirahman 'Harbi'

[HarbiSomaliland]

The English subtitles will be available at the end of this week. Please comment on official Youtube page if you viewed the Documentary.
Thanks,
Abdirahman 'Harbi' (Director)

[HarbiSomaliland]

Thank-you to everyone that watched my documentary. I started a new page...https://www.facebook.com/MAVUSomaliland/ Check it out and tell me what you think!