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.

© National Geographic 2013

Released in 2009 by National Geographic.

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