Jacir

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Jacir

Released Mar 24, 2023

1h 44m

Drama

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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 (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)

An excellent social drama.

Mar 25, 2023

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Chris McCoy

Memphis Flyer

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.

Jul 12, 2023

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James Verniere

Boston Herald

Lorraine Bracco and young cast shine in "Gran Torino"-like drama about a young refugee from Syria trying to make it in Memphis, TN.

Rated: B+

Mar 31, 2023

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Patrick McDonald

HollywoodChicago.com

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.”

Rated: 3.5/5

Mar 26, 2023

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Andrew Stover

Film Threat

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.

Rated: 7/10

Jan 23, 2023

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Frank J. Avella

Edge Media Network

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.

Rated: A-

Jan 20, 2023

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Karen

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.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Ronald

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.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/25/23

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Jack E

Great insight into the difficulties faced by immigrants, those both unique to their situation and those shared by many.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/31/23

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J H

Like this one - flawed, but emotional and rings honest. It is about the two lead performances. They carry and save the film.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

05/15/23

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Zane F

Love it!!! The movie is incredible worth a watch

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/13/23

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Larry T

If you love movies based on great, real-life stories then this one is for you. Based in the grit and grind city of Memphis, it will challenge what you think about immigration and the obstacles migrants have to overcome when seeking legal citizenship. Masterfully written and presented by Waheed AlQawasmi, it will rival any big budget studio offering. Best of all, it will make you think, cry, laugh out loud and leave you wanting to know more about what happens to Jacir. Great performances by Lorraine Braccio, Malek Rahbani and Tutweezy.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/09/23

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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.

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

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