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UNIV 1212—Spring 2014—Section 203
Rawan Al-Taha
Sumiah Al-Lubli
Nora Al-Taha
Reemah Al-Driweesh
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Instructor: Dr. Lauren Ann Menard
Introduction
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 In 2009, “Menahi”, a
Saudi-produced movie,
was screened by Saudi
filmmakers and youths.
 This caused a revival of
the issue in Saudi
Arabia regarding movie
theaters.
Should Saudi Arabia ban movie theaters?
For
Rawan
Against
Introduce the issue
#1 Movies lead to prohibited activities
#1 Movie theaters can benefit society.
Sumiah
#2 There can be no film industry without movie
theaters; creates investment opportunities and jobs.
Nora
#2 Religious clerics believe in “dangerous
outcomes” resulting from movies.
#3 Showcasing Western films will corrupt Saudi
conservative society.
#3 Movies bring families closer
Reema
#4 Cinema encourages the Saudi movie business to
prosper.
Rawan
#4 Cinema and television programs are bad
influence
Conclusion
Sumiah
Conclusion
For Banning Cinemas!
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Reason #1
 According to religious
clerics, opening movie
theaters will lead to
prohibited activities such
as:
 Free socializing of men
and women.
 Listening to music.
 These prohibited
activities do not go in
order with the Saudi
conservative society.
Against Banning Cinemas!
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Reason #1
 Movie theaters can
benefit society.
 Saudi creativity and art
can flourish and be
shared locally and
worldwide.
Reason #2
 There can be no film
industry without movie
theaters.
 Creates investment
opportunities and jobs
for the unemployed
youngsters.
For Banning Cinemas!
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Reason #2
 Religious clerics believe
in “dangerous outcomes”
resulting from movies.
 They believe that the May
2009 earthquakes were
caused by the “Menahi”
movie screening.
Reason #3
 Showcasing Western movies
are considered to be a threat
because:
 Hypocritical effort to
westernization
 Corrupt conservative society
 Distance from Saudi
religious laws.
Against Banning Cinemas!
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Reason #3
 Movies bring families
closer as they will enjoy
the movies together.
 Good place for young
adults to spend their time.
 Instead of hanging out in
malls or restaurants.
Reason #4
 Saudi youths are highly
interested in making
short films on YouTube.
 Cinema would be helpful
to encourage the Saudi
movie business to
prosper.
For Banning Cinemas!
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Reason #4
 Religious clerics believe
that cinema and
television programs are
just as bad influence as
drug trafficking.
Conclusion:
 Movies can have a
negative influence on
audiences.
 Even with the
government editing
movies on television,
there are still issues in
parental control in movie
theaters.
Against Banning Cinemas!
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Conclusion:
 In conclusion, the revival of
cinema in Saudi Arabia
should be seen as a positive
viewpoint for the public.
 The Saudi society can be
benefited by cinemas.
 With segregated movie
halls, showcasing movies is
a possibility!
“Our youth is creative, and not all
films cause bad influence—
Menahi is a good example of
this.”
–Saudi columnist Abdullah Al-Qabi