Amreeka (2009)

First Day of School

On his first day of school, Fadi (Melkar Muallem) is put on the spot immediately when he’s asked for his opinion on Middle East politics.

Directed by Cherien Dabis.

Released in 2009 by National Geographic.

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  • character-type: Cousin
  • character-type: Bully
  • character-type: Son
  • character-type: Mother
  • character-type: Teacher
  • character-type: Student
  • action: Laugh
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  • primary-genre: Drama
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  • mood: Family-Friendly
  • mood: Understated
  • mood: Emotional
  • mood: Heartfelt
  • primary-occasion: School Events
  • secondary-occasion: First Day of School
  • setting: Classroom
  • theme: Politics
  • theme: Diversity
  • theme: Education
  • theme: Embarrassment
  • theme: Family
  • actor: Nisreen Faour
  • 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: Muna Farah
  • role-name: Salma
  • role-name: Fadi Farah
  • screenwriter: Cherien Dabis
  • year: 2009
  • studio: National Geographic