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      Salam Neighbor

      2015 1h 15m Documentary List
      Reviews 84% Audience Score Fewer than 50 Ratings Two Americans (Zach Ingrasci, Chris Temple) live among refugees along Syria's border. Read More Read Less

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      Audience Member I just saw this at public screening in Lithuania. As I have studied Human Rights and Global Politics, this movie perhaps had less of an impact, but I still think it's a good starting point for those still exploring the basics of any refugee crisis. The film is beautiflly done and respects its subjects, but perhaps sometimes a bit too American for me to earn the highest score. Still, a good movie that shows the real Syrians. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/19/23 Full Review Audience Member Informative not too suprising Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/22/23 Full Review Audience Member Two Americans decide to document life in a Jordanian camp for Syrian refugees, so they get permission from the U.N. to camp there for a few months and record their experiences. Trouble with this movie begins as we see that the film makers are making themselves the protagonists in this story. They are totally well meaning, but they are... dudes. Too often this comes off like "Zach and Chris' Excellent Syrian Adventure." They hold babies and play adoringly with kids, and admire the handiwork of women creating craft out of any refuse they can find. Yet, for the sometimes patronizing tone, this is an uncommon opportunity to look inside a refugee camp and get a sense of who is there, and how residents attempt to create a life in an artificial world. On Netflix Rated 2 out of 5 stars 02/08/23 Full Review Audience Member Excellent subject, especially as we welcome Syrian refugees to our area for resettlement this month. However, I was embarrassed for the filmmakers who consumed resources meant for refugees. Even if they said they payed for it, it still is consumption of refugee resources and seems disrespectful and careless. The "full emersion" shtick they used in Dollar (which also seemed disrespectful) is certainly not appropriate in this case. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/26/23 Full Review Audience Member This movie undoubtedly surpassed the filmmakers' other excellent documentary, Living on One Dollar. It offers a look into the lives of Syrian refugees that is not only moving, but truly authentic. Despite centering on such a stigmatized and controversial topic, Salam Neighbor does not rely on statistics-driven arguments to make its point. Instead, it places the people of the Za'atari Camp and surrounding area center stage, their testimonies and stories reminding us that the refugee crisis is first and foremost a humanitarian issue, rather than one of politics or economics, and above all, every human being has the right to a life of dignity. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/17/23 Full Review Audience Member While we may hear about the ever-worsening Syrian refugee crisis all the time, it is hard for us to truly comprehend what is happening to the approximately nine million people who have fled their homes in search of refuge from war. "Salam Neighbor" helps us understand a little better. "Salam Neighbor" is a breathtaking documentary that follows Chris Temple and Zach Ingrasci as they spend some time living in a Syrian refugee camp located in Jordan. The two explore the ways the camp functions, befriend refugees and hear their stories, learn firsthand accounts of the violence in Syria, and overall tell a compelling story through their film. This powerful story brings light to the struggles that these refugees face day to day. It provides them with a voice, and gives the world a face to put on this crisis. It shows touching moments, and hilarious ones as well. It sometimes focuses on a few individuals, whose personal tales both bring tears and inspire hope. And most of all, "Salam Neighbor" makes us feel connected to people who, though thousands of miles away, are still our neighbors. "Salam Neighbor" inspires change and encourages action, and is definitely a must-watch. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/04/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Movie Info

      Synopsis Two Americans (Zach Ingrasci, Chris Temple) live among refugees along Syria's border.
      Director
      Zach Ingrasci, Chris Temple
      Producer
      Jonathan Bing, Austin Hearst, Jeff Klein, Michael Lang
      Production Co
      Optimist, RYOT Films, 1001 MEDIA
      Genre
      Documentary
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Jul 20, 2016
      Runtime
      1h 15m
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