Movie Description:
AMERICAN EAST bravely explores the experience of Middle Eastern immigrants living in post-9/11 Los Angeles. When the U.S.government declares a severe risk of terrorist attacks, passions run high and drama unfoldsfor an eclectic mix ofArab-Americans. Mustafa straddles the fine line of pursuing the American Dream while at the same time preserving his cultural tiesto Egypt and his Islamic faith. Mustafa`s sister Salwahfaces an arranged marriage that was planned at her birth, while Mustafa`sfriend Omar strives to become an actor in Hollywood where he is typecast as a terrorist. In the end, this timely and provocativefilm leaves us with hope that we can rise above the prejudice and misunderstandings and come together as Americans.
