AmericanEast

Two Clashing Cultures. One American Dream.

American East bravely explores the experience of Middle Eastern immigrants living in post-9/11 Los Angeles. When the U.S. government declares a severe risk of terrorist attacks, passions run high and drama unfolds for an eclectic mix of Arab-Americans. Mustafa straddles the fine line of pursuing the American Dream while at the same time perserving his cultural ties to Egypt and his Islamic faith. Mustafa´s sister Salwah faces an arranged marriage that was planned at her birth, while Mustafa´s friend Omar strives to become an actor in Hollywood where he is typecast as a terrorist.

In the end, this timely and provocative film leaves us with hope that we can rise above the prejudice and misunderstanding and come together as Americans.

Upplagd i sortimentet: 20 Januari, 2009