Amreeka (2009)

A Heated Discussion

Tensions heat up in the classroom when discussing Middle East politics, with Fadi (Melkar Muallem) stuck in the middle.

Directed by Cherien Dabis.

Released in 2009 by National Geographic.

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  • editors-choice: Politically Incorrect Moments
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  • theme: Politics
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  • actor: Melkar Muallem
  • actor: Alia Shawkat
  • director: Cherien Dabis
  • producer: Sami Said
  • producer: Paul Barkin
  • producer: Cherien Dabis
  • producer: George Khleifi
  • producer: Greg Keever
  • producer: Elizabeth Jarvis
  • producer: Christina Piovesan
  • producer: Alicia Sams
  • producer: Zain Al-Sabah
  • cinematographer: Tobias Datum
  • composer: Kareem Roustom
  • editor: Keith Reamer
  • costume-designer: Patricia J. Henderson
  • production-designer: Aidan Leroux
  • role-name: Fadi
  • role-name: Salma
  • role-name: Fadi Farah
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  • screenwriter: Cherien Dabis
  • year: 2009
  • studio: National Geographic