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See the Film “Arabia” in IMAX

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Author: SUSRIS
Released 30 March 2010

A new film telling the story of 2,000 years of Arabian history is now showing at select locations in the United States and international venues.

The film "Arabia" — a "giant screen adventure" — premiered at IMAX and IMAX 3D theaters last month and received high marks from reviewers. “Arabia” is a sweeping portrait of the history, culture and religion of the Arabian Peninsula, a mix of contemporary scenes of modern-day Arabian life, epic historical recreations of ancient civilizations, and stunning digital visual effects.

Featured in “Arabia” is Saudi Arabian female activist, writer, and poet Nimah Ismail Nawwab. She provides a rich perspective on women in modern-day Arabia in the film, and guides the audience on the Hajj, the pilgrimage to Makkah of some three million Muslims.

Produced and distributed by MacGillivray Freeman Films, "Arabia" is presented in association with the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) of London. Academy Award-winning actress Helen Mirren is the narrator for “Arabia.” Distinguished British author and historian Robert Lacey also narrates a segment in the film.

View Arabia Trailer

For more on "Arabia" visit MacGillivray Freeman's Arabia and MacGillivray Freeman Films. Also check the list of theaters showing the film.

A list of cities, theaters and opening dates, as of February 22, 2010 is below:

North America

• Austin, TX — Bob Bullock State History Museum – 3D – Feb 12
• Boston, MA — Museum of Science – Feb 12
• Detroit, MI – Detroit Science Center – Feb 12
• Ft. Lauderdale, FL – Museum of Discovery and Science – 3D – Feb 12
• Raleigh, NC – Marbles Kids Museum – 3D – Feb 12
• Lubbock, TX – Science Spectrum – Feb 12
• San Jose, CA – The Tech – Feb 12
• Richmond, VA – Science Museum of Virginia – Feb 14
• Denver, CO – Museum of Nature and Science – Feb 19
• Atlanta, GA – Fernbank Museum of Natural History – Mar 12
• St. Paul, MN – Science Museum of Minnesota – Mar 12
• Des Moines, IA – Science Center of Iowa – May 1
• Montreal Canada – Old Port of Montreal – 3D – Late Sep 2010
• Hull, Canada – Canadian Museum of Civilization – Fall 2010
• Charlotte, NC – Discovery Place – Feb 2011
• Vancouver, Canada – TELUS World of Science – Dec 2011

International

• Salmiya, Kuwait – The Scientific Center – 3D – Jun 24, 2010
• Valencia, Spain – City of Arts and Sciences – L-Hemispheric – Jul 1, 2010
• Sinsheim, Germany – Auto & Technik Museum – 3D – Aug 2010