Adel Abidin: Jihad

Jihad is a familiar scene, frequently covered in the news during the year 2006: the videotaped message of the Islamist "terrorist," face covered and Kalashnikov in hand, reciting a message of hate and death from the Quran.

In the video, the 'last' message of Jihad takes an unexpected turn as the cowboy "terrorist" stands in front of a wall painted with stars and stripes. He starts by reciting a verse from the Quran and then picks up an acoustic guitar, singing "This Land is Your Land," an American folk song by Woody Guthrie.

One channel video.
Duration: 00'03'27 min / HD Digital / Stereo / 4:3.
Credits: Performer: Aws Alnayb / Many thanks to: Hannu Peltomaa.