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'Jacir' explores a divided America through the eyes of a Syrian refugee

The new film “Jacir” centers around Jacir, a refugee from Syria who struggles to make a new life in Memphis.

Here & Now‘s Deepa Fernandes speaks with the film’s writer, director and producer Waheed AlQawasmi.

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This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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