Marjoun and the Flying Headscarf
2019 · Movie · 84 min. · United States
A teenager in Arkansas searches for identity in the headscarf and a motorcycle in the aftermath of her father's imprisonment. Set in 2006, the film explores the results of Arab and Muslim Americans being increasingly detained for "guilt by association". The film links the civil rights struggle of Arab/Muslim Americans with that of African Americans through Marjoun's attendance of Central High School.
Direction Susan Youssef
Cast Dominic Rains · Clara Khoury · Veracity Butcher · Maram Aljahmi · Tarek Bishara · Alexander Biglane · Malcolm Rigsby · Hannah Youssef · Dewayne Murphy · Jacob Farah
Soundtrack Menno Cruijsen
Screenplay Susan Youssef
Cinematography Hans Bouma · Guy Galloway
Original title Marjoun and the Flying Headscarf
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Not rated (FilmAffinity)
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