The Citizen

Running time: 99 mins

September 10, 2001: Not the best day for Middle Eastern Ibrahim to become an American. 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.

Filmmaker Sam Kadi displays a fascinating, energetic, and celebratory debut in The Citizen. Starring Khaled Nabawy (Fair Game), Agnes Bruckner (Private Practice), Rizwan Manji (Outsourced), Bill Atherton (Ghostbusters), and Cary Elwes (The Princess Bride), this film leaves you proud and inspired to follow your dreams. - Casey Buckley