Jacir (2023)
Overview
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.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 1.546 |
Directed By
Waheed AlQawasmi
Crew
Waheed AlQawasmi
Waheed AlQawasmi
Mariana Treviño
Waheed AlQawasmi
Justin Toland
Ammar AlQawasmi
Marty Kelman
Jill Notowich
Yasmine Omari
Ronald Lazarov
Ryan Earl Parker
Larry J. Tolbert
Brian D. Elkins
TOP 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
Jake Stafford
Agent Daniels
Al Kapone
Mr. 3.5
Luke Barnett
James
Christine Solomon
Fiancé
Massa Daoud
Jacir's Sister
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