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28th anniversary: Iranian American Society of Daytona Beach host Persian filmmaker for special event

The event featured a screening of filmmaker Bahman Maghsoudlou's documentary, 'Razor's Edge: Legacy of Iranian Actresses.'

  • By Observer Staff
  • | 11:00 a.m. October 6, 2025
Filmmaker Bahman Maghsoudlo (center) cuts the first slice of the Iranian American Society of Daytona Beach's 28th anniversary cake on Sept. 27. Courtesy photo
Filmmaker Bahman Maghsoudlo (center) cuts the first slice of the Iranian American Society of Daytona Beach's 28th anniversary cake on Sept. 27. Courtesy photo
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The Iranian American Society of Daytona Beach celebrated its 28th anniversary on Sept. 27, with a film screening featuring filmmaker Bahman Maghsoudlou at Cinematique Theater.

The featured film was "Razor's Edge: Legacy of Iranian Actresses", a Persian documentary on Iranian actresses and the challenges they face in a patriarchal society.

Filmmaker Bahman Maghsoudlo speaks during the Iranian American Society of Daytona Beach special event on Sept. 27. Courtesy photo

Maghsoudlou, who holds a doctorate from Columbia is a member of PEN America. According to a press release, he is known for his monograph-style documentaries on iconic Iranian artists and filmmakers, including Ahmad Shamlou, Abbas Kiarostami, and Bahram Beyzaie.

The IASDB's mission is to promote the Iranian culture and engage in a cross-cultural, educational exchange through literacy and social events, the press release states.

Visit IASDB.org.

 

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