(Un)divided
Films • 9m 12s
Amina is an Iraqi American refugee and Muslim. Joe is a Trump supporter who was afraid of Muslims in America — until he met Amina. The widening political division and polarization of our world have become so personal, that the very idea of civil, open-minded conversation can seem unreachable, and solutions scarce — until you meet Amina and Joe. Their unlikely friendship is the clearest example of how to listen and collaborate across political divides.
Director: Paul Raila
Producer: Doha Debates
2020 | 9 min | USA
Language: English
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