The Citizen
Yearning to leave behind his life of misfortune in the Middle East, Ibrahim Jarrah wins the U.S. Green Card Lottery for a chance to become an American citizen. Ibrahim lands in New York City the day before 9/11…and the events of the September terrorist attacks forever shape the struggles he faces on his journey to capture the American dream.
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A poignant, often heartbreaking look at the immigrant experience, this film captures the quiet desperation and enduring hope of chasing a dream in a land that proves more complicated than imagined. It's a deeply human story that resonates long after the credits roll.
melancholydeterminedanxioushopefulsteadysocial realismcharacter-driven dramagrittyimmigrationidentitythe american dreamtrauma
