Jacir (2023)
From Aleppo to the Ghetto!
A glance at the divided U.S. political system through the eyes of a young Syrian refugee on the streets of Memphis, TN, as he faces the harsh realities of chasing the American dream.
Director: Waheed AlQawasmi
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 105 min
Release Date: March 24, 2023
Cast
- Malek Rahbani - Jacir
- Lorraine Bracco - Meryl
- Darius Tutwiler - Jerome
- Tony Mehanna - Adam
- Leila Almas Rose - Nadia
- Mark Jeffrey Miller - Agent Simmons
- Jonathan Stoddard - Officer Austin
- Syderek Watson - Officer Jackson
- Rosalyn R. Ross - Nurse
- Toni Green - Darcy
Screenplay
- Waheed AlQawasmi (Screenplay)
Music: Justin Toland
Cinematography: Ryan Earl Parker
Editing: Brian D. Elkins
Production: WAFilms, llc
Country: United States of America
Language: العربية, English
Original Language: en
Themes
Crushing Despair and the Void, Class Warfare and Inequality, A Weary Soul and Exhaustion, Daily Struggles of the Working Class, Poverty Cycle and Hopelessness
Keywords
politics, independence, refugee, memphis, tennessee, poverty, social injustice, syrian refugee
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Jacir about?
- A glance at the divided U.S. political system through the eyes of a young Syrian refugee on the streets of Memphis, TN, as he faces the harsh realities of chasing the American dream.
- Who directed Jacir?
- Jacir was directed by Waheed AlQawasmi.
- Who stars in Jacir?
- Jacir stars Malek Rahbani, Lorraine Bracco, Darius Tutwiler, Tony Mehanna, Leila Almas Rose, Mark Jeffrey Miller.
- How long is Jacir?
- Jacir has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
- What genre is Jacir?
- Jacir is a Drama film.
- Where was Jacir produced?
- Jacir was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Jacir?
- The themes of Jacir include: Crushing Despair and the Void, Class Warfare and Inequality, A Weary Soul and Exhaustion, Daily Struggles of the Working Class, Poverty Cycle and Hopelessness.