Soufra

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Soufra

2017

1h 13m

Documentary

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Women in a refugee camp in Lebanon band together to run a food truck.

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Kathleen Sachs

Chicago Reader

The footage of the food is positively mouthwatering, a salient reminder of its ability to unite people within a culture as well as outside it.

Apr 25, 2019

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Andy Webster

New York Times

A stirring tale of empowerment, the documentary "Soufra" shows how societal change can begin with small steps.

Dec 14, 2017

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Katie Walsh

Los Angeles Times

To consider the long-standing Bourj al Barajneh is to consider the true humanity of refugees, who have hopes, dreams, lives to live and work to do. "Soufra" efficiently and effectively illustrates those ideas.

Nov 20, 2017

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

Tells the uplifting story of the 68-year-old Palestinian woman, Mariam Alshaar.

Rated: B

Feb 3, 2018

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Robert Roten

Laramie Movie Scope

It is not just a story about the terrible plight of refugees. It is also the story of hope, and hope is a basic ingredient of life in very short supply among the world's refugees.

Rated: B

Jan 24, 2018

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Christopher Llewellyn Reed

Hammer to Nail

The food looks good. How could anyone resist?

Jan 24, 2018

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Inspiring triumphant story of hope and continued perseverance of women working together to improve their lives, their families and their community.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/11/23

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What fantastic story

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/13/19

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An absolute labor of love.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/22/23

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This movie is astounding! It provides hope for the soul of anyone who is concerned about the plight of refugees. It remarkably celebrates the survival of women who ,while adaptIng to impossible circumstances, find ways to transcend what seem like insurmountable obstacles.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/17/23

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Amazing, beautiful, heart wrenching film about love, food, struggle, and war.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/12/23

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Do not miss this incredible true story! Inspirational and demonstrates both the enormous challenges faced by and tenacity of women and immigrants. And a must for all food lovers. Fantastic film on so many levels.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/17/17

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Thomas A. Morgan

Director

Mohammed El Manasterly

Screenwriter

Thomas A. Morgan

Screenwriter

Jessie Creel

Executive Producer

Anderson M. Hinsch

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Luke Jones

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Synopsis

Women in a refugee camp in Lebanon band together to run a food truck.

Director: Thomas A. Morgan
Producer: Kathleen Glynn, Trevor Hall, Craig Piligian
Screenwriter: Mohammed El Manasterly, Thomas A. Morgan
Production Co: Pilgrim Media Group
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: Arabic
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 17, 2017, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 2, 2018
Runtime: 1h 13m

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