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Soufra

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Women in a refugee camp in Lebanon band together to run a food truck.
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Kathleen Sachs Chicago Reader 04/25/2019
The footage of the food is positively mouthwatering, a salient reminder of its ability to unite people within a culture as well as outside it. Go to Full Review Andy Webster New York Times 12/14/2017
A stirring tale of empowerment, the documentary "Soufra" shows how societal change can begin with small steps. Go to Full Review Katie Walsh Los Angeles Times 11/20/2017
To consider the long-standing Bourj al Barajneh is to consider the true humanity of refugees, who have hopes, dreams, lives to live and work to do. "Soufra" efficiently and effectively illustrates those ideas. Go to Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews 02/03/2018
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Tells the uplifting story of the 68-year-old Palestinian woman, Mariam Alshaar. Go to Full Review Robert Roten Laramie Movie Scope 01/24/2018
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It is not just a story about the terrible plight of refugees. It is also the story of hope, and hope is a basic ingredient of life in very short supply among the world's refugees. Go to Full Review Christopher Llewellyn Reed Hammer to Nail 01/24/2018
The food looks good. How could anyone resist? Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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03/05/2019 Inspiring triumphant story of hope and continued perseverance of women working together to improve their lives, their families and their community. See more 01/13/2019 What fantastic story See more 01/05/2019 An absolute labor of love. See more 06/13/2018 This movie is astounding! It provides hope for the soul of anyone who is concerned about the plight of refugees. It remarkably celebrates the survival of women who ,while adaptIng to impossible circumstances, find ways to transcend what seem like insurmountable obstacles. See more 06/10/2018 Amazing, beautiful, heart wrenching film about love, food, struggle, and war. See more 12/17/2017 Do not miss this incredible true story! Inspirational and demonstrates both the enormous challenges faced by and tenacity of women and immigrants. And a must for all food lovers. Fantastic film on so many levels. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Thomas A. Morgan

Director

Mohammed El Manasterly

Screenwriter

Thomas A. Morgan

Screenwriter

Jessie Creel

Executive Producer

Anderson M. Hinsch

Executive Producer

Luke Jones

Executive Producer

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Soufra

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Movie Info

Synopsis Women in a refugee camp in Lebanon band together to run a food truck.
Director
Thomas A. Morgan
Producer
Kathleen Glynn, Trevor Hall, Craig Piligian
Screenwriter
Mohammed El Manasterly, Thomas A. Morgan
Production Co
Pilgrim Media Group
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
Arabic
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 17, 2017, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 2, 2018
Runtime
1h 13m