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.
Agent Simmons
The film's tagline is: "From Aleppo to the Ghetto!"
The runtime is 105 minutes (1h 45m).
The film was directed by Waheed AlQawasmi.
The screenplay was written by Waheed AlQawasmi.
The score was composed by Justin Toland.
Cinematography was handled by Ryan Earl Parker.
This title is listed on IMDb as tt12270146.
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Average
2 votes
Jacir
Released
العربية, English
United States of America
