Salam Neighbor

20152015
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1h 15min

Two filmmakers fully embed themselves in a Syrian refugee camp, providing an intimate look at the world's most dire humanitarian crisis.Two filmmakers fully embed themselves in a Syrian refugee camp, providing an intimate look at the world's most dire humanitarian crisis.Two filmmakers fully embed themselves in a Syrian refugee camp, providing an intimate look at the world's most dire humanitarian crisis.

7.5/10

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Directors
- Zach Ingrasci
- Chris Temple
Stars
- Zach Ingrasci
- Chris Temple

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Chris Temple and Zach Ingrasci in Salam Neighbor (2015)

Mohab Khattab at an event for Salam Neighbor (2015)

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- Zach Ingrasci
- Chris Temple
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Cries from Syria

Two Americans deliberately head to the edge of war, just seven miles from the Syrian border, to live among 80,000 uprooted refugees in Jordan's Za'atari refugee camp. As the first filmmakers allowed by the United Nations to register and set-up a tent inside a refugee camp, Zach and Chris plunge into the heart of the world's most pressing humanitarian crisis. From meeting Um Ali, a woman struggling to overcome personal loss and cultural barriers, to the street smart, 10-year-old Raouf, whose trauma hides just beneath his ever present smile, Zach and Chris uncover inspiring stories of individuals rallying, against all odds, to rebuild their lives and those of their neighbors. —Anonymous

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Trivia
Salam is an Arabic word used to say hello and it means Peace.

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10/10

Excellent, thought-provoking film

"Salam Neighbor" presents an insider's view of refugees living inside a camp as well as refugees trying to rebuild their lives in a new city. The filmmakers tell compassionate stories of Syrians forced to flea their home. All of the stories are compelling and give a small glimpse into the lives of these individuals--families walking through the night to escape, a father trying to provide for his family, women who gather together to support each other, and a young boy struggling to go to school. I came away with a new understanding of resilient people whose fierce struggles have not undermined their determination to live, love, and hope for the future--all people deserve dignity. I highly recommend this film.

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