Jacir, is a look at the divisiveness of U.S. politics through the eyes of a Syrian refugee (Malek Rahbani) as he faces the hard truth of chasing the American dream on the streets of Memphis. While living in poverty, witnessing social injustice, and dealing with his conservative opioid-addicted next-door neighbor (Lorraine Bracco).
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Friday, March 24, 2023 Limited
Plot: What's the story about?
From Aleppo to the Ghetto! JACIR, is a glance at the divided U.S. political system through the eyes of a young Syrian refugee on the streets of Memphis, Tennessee, as he faces the harsh realities of chasing the American dream. All the while living in poverty, witnessing social injustice while dealing with his conservative, cable-news-consuming, and opioid-addicted next-door neighbor, Meryl (Bracco). Knowing very little English and far from the ideal new American life he imagined. Jacir (Rahbani) embarks on a journey to win the affection of a new love interest, Nadia, while dealing with her overzealous dad Adam; and measuring a newfound friendship with an African American line cook and rapper named Jerome.
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Key Facts
- Filmed on location in Memphis, Tennessee.
- JACIR will have a limited theatrical run (120+ theatres) across the USA via AMC Theaters (3/10/2023).
Filming Timeline
- 2023 - March: The film was set to Completed status.
Jacir Release Date: When was the film released?
Jacir was a Limited release in 2023 on Friday, March 24, 2023. There were 12 other movies released on the same date, including John Wick: Chapter 4, The Tudor and Last Sentinel.
As a Limited release, Jacir will only be shown in select movie theaters across major markets. Please check Fandango and Atom Tickets to see if the film is playing in your area.