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The Lobby – Overview
A man finds himself intrigued by a woman wearing a hijab who sits alone in the lobby of his building between certain hours of every night. He decides to find out what she is trying to get away from. It’s the beginning of a love story about friendship and cultural differences.
My Sister’s Keeper – Video
The Imperceptible Peacemaker – Overview
The Imperceptible Peacemaker is the story of a young orphan who becomes disillusioned with all of the wars and injustices taking place around the world. Continue reading The Imperceptible Peacemaker – Overview
Broken Dreams – Watch Full Film
Broken Dreams – Overview
Broken Dreams delves into questions about the disappearance of young Somali men from Minneapolis, Minnesota, home to the nation’s largest Somali immigrant population. Families and community members were shocked to learn that many of these bright young men had returned to Somalia to fight for Al-Shabab, the terrorist group linked to Al-Qaida. Questions abound about assimilation, allegiance, and identity. Premered 2011, It’s Fathia Absie’s first film.
My Sister’s Keeper – Audio
Fathia’s oral storytelling:
BET Article on “Broken Dreams”
Article from Black Entertainment Television:
Pioneer Press Article on “Broken Dreams
Newspaper Article on “Broken Dreams”:
http://www.tcdailyplanet.net/news/2011/03/28/movies-broken-dreams-review