A film by Omar Mouallem
omar mouallem
THE LEBANESE BURGER MAFIA captures the trials and tribulations of Arab immigrants by telling the story of Burger Baron — a rogue fast-food chain likened to the mob. To unearth the mysterious origins of the chain, writer and director Omar Mouallem — who is an heir to a Burger Baron throne himself — travels across rural Alberta, where the chain persists despite its many dysfunctions.
Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival (World Premiere), CanadaNorthwestFest International Documentary Festival, CanadaToronto Arab Film Festival, CanadaRotterdam Arab Film Festival, NetherlandsThe Rosies Gala - The Alberta Film & Television Awards, CanadaCalgary International Film FestivalCinéfest Sudbury International Film Festival, CanadaDevour! The Food Film Fest, Nova ScotiaSilk Road International Film Festival, IrelandLifeArt Festival, USAGlobal Visions Festival, USAArab Film FestivalBarcelona Indie Filmmakers Festival, Spain Edmonton Film Prize (Finalist)James Beard Foundation (Nominee)
Audience Awards for Best Doc and Best Alberta Doc at NorthwestFest International Documentary FestivalHonorable Mention for Best Feature Film at Toronto Arab Film FestivalBest Documentary and Best Director at Silk Road International Film FestivalAudience Awards for Best Documentary and Best Alberta Documentary at Global Visions FestivalBest Screenwriter at the Alberta Film and Television Awards
