Documentaries
How does a middle-aged man redeem himself for war crimes he committed as a teen? Forty years ago, a war broke out in Lebanon. A country the size of Connecticut buckled under the pressure of 17 sects, all with their own grievances, frustrations and visions for the future of their...
Yemeniettes follows a team of teenage girls as they strive to break barriers of traditional Yemeni society through entrepreneurship.
A feature-length documentary that showcases the efforts of three dissimilar communities around the world countering the spread and high toll of violent extremism.
A documentary about the families of Arab, European and American victims of terrorist attacks and their compelling stories of suffering, endurance and hope.
Series
A reality series featuring the efforts of young Arab entrepreneurs competing for incubation funding to start companies as part of the 2012 INJAZ al-Arab regional entrepreneurship program.
Kicked out of Tahrir Square, exposed to the realities of Middle East conflict, and buried alive in Arabian sands. This is what it means to journey on the American Caravan.
The third season of the successful On the Road in America franchise that continues the exposé of four young Arabs road tripping across the United States, capturing cast members discovering America for the first time whilst also grappling with the unfolding events of the Arab Spring back home.
The second season of On the Road in America follows a diverse cast of four young Arabs on a road trip across the United States, making stops in Los Angeles and Las Vegas, the Southwest, Texas, the Deep South and ending in Washington DC.
On the Road in America features Arab students who discover the United States on their first visit to the country. The cast includes Ali from Egypt, Sanad from Saudi Arabia and Mohamed from Lebanon. Lara, a Palestinian Production Assistant, serves as the link between the cast and crew.
Ben & Izzy is an animated children’s series that follows the budding friendship of two young boys, one from Jordan and the other from the United States.
Other Genres
Watch our Anniversary Reel, which celebrates Layalina’s 14 years of award-winning television diplomacy.
Al-Sa’at (The Hour) was Layalina’s first international co-production with Al-Arabiya. It was created by the late Don Hewitt and covered topics impacting the relationship between the U.S. and the Arab world.
This film focuses on existing inter-city partnerships by demonstrating the cultural similarities between seemingly opposite cities and shedding light on existing attempts to promote cross-cultural understanding.
Araeh (Opinions) was a half-hour political commentary show that explored the issues facing U.S.-Arab relations. It featured Tom Friedman of The New York Times and Hisham Milhem of Al Arabiya as guest commentators and Ambassador Marc Ginsberg as moderator.