Poet Against Prejudice
Season 1 Episode 104 | 26m 46sVideo has Closed Captions
17-year-old Yemeni immigrant Faiza Almontaser struggles and triumphs in New York City.
Moving to a new country was challenging for Faiza Almontaser, a 17-year-old from New York City, who immigrated with her family to the US from Yemen when she was in middle school. Mentored by the legendary pioneer of direct cinema, Albert Maysles, Faiza’s film documents her courageous and inspiring journey from victim to activist. Check local listings.
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Poet Against Prejudice
Season 1 Episode 104 | 26m 46sVideo has Closed Captions
Moving to a new country was challenging for Faiza Almontaser, a 17-year-old from New York City, who immigrated with her family to the US from Yemen when she was in middle school. Mentored by the legendary pioneer of direct cinema, Albert Maysles, Faiza’s film documents her courageous and inspiring journey from victim to activist. Check local listings.
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