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American Eid movie

🎬 Title: American Eid

Story: Ameena, a Pakistani immigrant celebrating her first Eid in America, wakes up only to discover she has to attend school. Feeling nostalgic and saddened by the circumstances, she embarks on a journey to advocate for making Eid a recognized holiday in public schools. Along the way, she rekindles her relationship with her older sister and starts to embrace her new environment, while her new community begins to accept her as well.

⭐ Rating: 7.067 (15 votes)

📅 Release date: May 28, 2021

⏱️ Runtime: 21 minutes

🎭 Genres: Drama

🎬 Director: Aqsa Altaf

✍️ Writer: Aqsa Altaf

🌍 Countries: United States

🏢 Production companies: Walt Disney Pictures

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👥 Cast: Shanessa Khawaja (Ameena), Jenna Qureshi (Zainab), Cash Herrera (Tony), Fazeelat Aslam (Jamila), Maya Bednarek (Rachel), Iris Starlett Perry (Chelsea), Hilary Ward (Mrs. Stone), Ismail Bashey (Altaf), Mikee Castillo (Litia), Charlie Reddix (Teni)

Editor’s note: Here’s a brief overview of American Eid (2021): The film captures its dramatic essence without feeling cliché. Directed by Aqsa Altaf, it maintains a consistent tone and effectively establishes its setting. The performances by Shanessa Khawaja, Jenna Qureshi, and Cash Herrera are authentic and relatable. With a runtime of just 21 minutes, the film has a well-paced narrative that refrains from dragging any scenes. While it has its imperfections, the positive aspects certainly shine through. If the story resonates with you, be sure to add it to your watchlist.

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