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Caught Between Two Worlds examines the complexities and challenges faced by a population estimated at between 600,000 to 1,000,000 Iranians who now make the USA their home. By weaving together excerpts from the lives of people living in Los Angeles, Washington, DC and in New York City, the film explores the diversity of Iranian-Americans who make up a virtual nation in exile.
Many of the people featured in Caught Between Two Worlds fled Iran during the Revolution of 1979, in which the Shah was overthrown and an Islamic Republic was established. These people live and work in the USA as artists, political activists, journalists and academics—both Jewish and Muslim, young and old. The film draws attention to such issues as assimilation into a new culture, language, the traumas of revolution and the hostage crisis, religion, and life in the USA after 9/11. Caught Between Two Worlds is structured in layers, with each additional layer providing further understanding about the overall experience of what it’s like to be caught between two worlds—torn between two cultures.
Rental Information:
This film is available for festival and institutional screenings as well as for television broadcast. For information regarding rental rates and formats, please write to institutions@arabfilm.com .
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