Catch a Screening of the Edmonton Made ‘Lebanese Burger Mafia’ this Month in Edmonton

The Edmonton premiere of Omar Mouallem’s feature-length movie, the Lebanese Burger Mafia, will take place at NorthwestFest on May 14. General admission is $14.

THE LEBANESE BURGER MAFIA is a crowd-funded feature documentary that draws inspiration from the popular short film “The Last Baron.” The film is centered around Burger Baron, a rogue fast-food chain that has a cult following and a secret pathway to the immigrant dream. Omar Mouallem, the filmmaker and heir to a Burger Baron franchise, leads the audience on a journey through rural Alberta, unraveling the mysteries of the chain's origins and documenting the struggles of Arab immigrants. Along the way, he uncovers a relentless battle over the burger chain’s trademark rights.

Check out the other amazing films at NorthwestFest playing at Garneau Theatre. With 24 in-cinema and 26 online film events, we are sure to have one (if not several!) for you.