Iranian Americans | Home Movie Registry

Yousefi Family Collection, no. 3 – Family Funeral (1997)

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This home movie captures scenes of Plano’s Yousefi family attending a funeral for a family member, where they observe the graveside traditions of their Iranian-American community. The mourners take part in prayers and songs led by a clergy member.

Yousefi Family Collection, no. 4 – Yousefi Wedding, Traditional Persian Ceremony (2001)

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This home movie captures scenes of the Yousefi family celebrating traditional Persian wedding customs at their daughter’s wedding in Addison, Texas. The bride and groom sit under a silk shawl held by family members in front of their wedding spread while the traditional ceremony is performed in both English and Persian.

Yousefi Family Collection, no. 1 – Santur Playing and Dancing (1996)

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This home movie captures scenes of the Yousefi family playing Persian music on a drum and a santur, a traditional Iranian instrument, and dancing together at a party in their home.

Yousefi Family Collection, no. 2 – Party Dancing and Singing (2000)

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In this home movie, Plano’s Yousefi family visits Iran, and their extended family there throws a party. Several teenagers show off their dance moves, then a man sings a song a soulful song in Persian.