Barzan

Apr 5 2013 Not Rated 1h 20m
Biography, Documentary, News

After fleeing from oppression of the Kurdish people in Iraq, making their escape through Afghanistan and Pakistan, the Malakandi family landed safely in Seattle, Washington and settled into life in the United States. But an unexpected encounter with another immigrant sends the family’s lives into a tailspin, bringing the full weight of post-9/11 America down upon them.

Plot

Barzan is an intimate portrait of a suburban family ripped apart by a terrorism accusation. Shot both in Iraq and Seattle, this investigative documentary examines terrorism, immigration, and the sacrifices we make to protect the American dream.

Written by

Sarah Stuteville

Directed by

Bradley Hutchinson, Alex Stonehill

Cast

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Awards

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Scores
# of Votes
31
Average Rating
7.7 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA