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Jacir

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JACIR is a look at the divisiveness of U.S. politics through the eyes of a young Syrian refugee on the streets of Memphis, Tennessee, as he faces the hard truth of chasing the American dream. All the while living in poverty, witnessing social injustice while dealing with his conservative, cable-news-consuming, and opioid-addicted next-door neighbor, Meryl. Knowing very little English and far from the ideal new American life he imagined. Jacir embarks on a journey to win the affection of a new love interest, Nadia, while dealing with her overzealous dad Adam; and measuring a newfound friendship with an African American line cook and rapper named Jerome. JACIR shows us the importance of letting go of our preconceived notions of one another, being there for our community, and fixing what is broken no matter what our pain may do to us.

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Tim Cogshell FilmWeek (LAist) 03/25/2023
An excellent social drama. Go to Full Review Chris McCoy Memphis Flyer 07/12/2023
What Jacir, Jerome, and Meryl all have in common is that they are members of the disposable class that their governments and economic systems have tossed on the trash heap. Go to Full Review James Verniere Boston Herald 03/31/2023
B+
Lorraine Bracco and young cast shine in "Gran Torino"-like drama about a young refugee from Syria trying to make it in Memphis, TN. Go to Full Review Patrick McDonald HollywoodChicago.com 03/26/2023
3.5/5
A vital story of tolerance and, a counter to stereotyping. As John F. Kennedy once said …”our most basic common link is that we all inhabit this small planet. We all breathe the same air. We all cherish our children's future. And we are all mortal.” Go to Full Review Andrew Stover Film Threat 01/23/2023
7/10
AlQawasmi’s beautifully acted, immensely tearful, and decidedly hopeful indie drama scrutinizes the clashing of culture and the mending of identity in all its intensity and intricacy. Go to Full Review Frank J. Avella Edge Media Network 01/20/2023
A-
Lorraine Bracco...jolts with a bold and brilliant performance that eschews all vanity and embraces the darker aspects of her character. In the end the film is a call for empathy and setting aside differences to end our debilitating divisiveness. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Karen 03/29/2023 Its a beautiful story of acceptance, tolerance, compassion and love between human beings no matter their color religion nationality etc. Great reflection on prejudice of pre disposition to be afraid of others. See more Ronald 03/25/2023 Gritty, earthy, and ultimately hopeful. It reminds me of Jim Jarmusche's peek at the dark underbelly of Memphis in "Mystery Train." It's a land where the traveler must be patient if they are to be embraced. See more 03/29/2023 Wow. This deserves an Oscar. Beautiful story telling, amazing acting. See more Read all reviews
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Waheed AlQawasmi

Director

Malek Rahbani

Jacir

Lorraine Bracco

Meryl

Tutweezy

Jerome

Tony Mehanna

Adam

Leila Almas Rose

Nadia

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Synopsis JACIR is a look at the divisiveness of U.S. politics through the eyes of a young Syrian refugee on the streets of Memphis, Tennessee, as he faces the hard truth of chasing the American dream. All the while living in poverty, witnessing social injustice while dealing with his conservative, cable-news-consuming, and opioid-addicted next-door neighbor, Meryl. Knowing very little English and far from the ideal new American life he imagined. Jacir embarks on a journey to win the affection of a new love interest, Nadia, while dealing with her overzealous dad Adam; and measuring a newfound friendship with an African American line cook and rapper named Jerome. JACIR shows us the importance of letting go of our preconceived notions of one another, being there for our community, and fixing what is broken no matter what our pain may do to us.
Director
Waheed AlQawasmi
Producer
Waheed AlQawasmi, Mariana Treviño
Screenwriter
Waheed AlQawasmi
Distributor
Wafilms
Production Co
Wafilms
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 24, 2023, Limited
Runtime
1h 44m