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Amreeka is a 2009 independent film written and directed by first-time director Cherien Dabis. It stars Nisreen Faour, Melkar Muallem, Hiam Abbass, Alia Shawkat, Yussuf Abu-Warda, Joseph Ziegler, and Miriam Smith. Amreeka documents the lives of a Palestinian American family in both the West Bank and Post-9/11 suburban Chicago.
Jun 17, 2009 · Amreeka is a 2009 film by Cherien Dabis about a single mother and her son who move from Ramallah to a small town in Illinois. The film explores their struggles with racism, culture shock, and family conflicts in the post-9/11 era.
Sep 16, 2009 · A comedy-drama about a mother and son who move from Palestine to Chicago after winning the U.S. lottery. They face cultural and political challenges, but also find friendship and romance in their new home.
Amreeka is a drama about a Palestinian Christian mother and son who immigrate to the US in 2003. They face challenges such as poverty, racism, and the Iraq war, but also find hope and friendship.
A Palestinian drama about immigration to the US during the Iraq war. Watch the film online and learn about the director, cast and awards.
A vivacious Palestinian woman (Nisreen Faour) and her teenage son (Melkar Muallem) cope with culture clash and more as they try to build a new life in rural Illinois.
Sep 3, 2009 · “Amreeka,” which is set in 2003 at the outset of the American-led invasion of Iraq, is inspired by the experiences of Ms. Dabis, a Palestinian-Jordanian who grew up in Ohio and in Jordan and ...
