KHALID ALI

Khalid Ali is a Minneapolis-based filmmaker and educator. Khalid developed an interest in documentary film when he began traveling to China with his older brother. Intrigued by the ability of his camera to bridge cultural differences, his experiences there evolved into a series of documentaries about Chinese urban culture, particularly on the margins of society. Whether in China or the US, his films follow people toiling in humble jobs but who aspire to greatness. Khalid is the Cinema Arts Instructor at Perpich Center for Arts Education in Golden Valley, Minnesota. 

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