Overview

Yearning to leave behind his life of misfortune in the Middle East, Ibrahim Jarrah wins the U.S. Green Card Lottery for a chance to become an American citizen. Ibrahim lands in New York City the day before 9/11…and the events of the September terrorist attacks forever shape the struggles he faces on his journey to capture the American dream.

Cast

Khaled El Nabawy, Agnes Bruckner, Cary Elwes, Rizwan Manji, Abe Larkin, William Atherton, Jay R. Adams, Rachael Adams

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What is "The Citizen" about?

Yearning to leave behind his life of misfortune in the Middle East, Ibrahim Jarrah wins the U.S. Green Card Lottery for a chance to become an American citizen. Ibrahim lands in New York City the day before 9/11…and the events of the September terrorist attacks forever shape the struggles he faces on his journey to capture the American dream.

When was "The Citizen" released?

The Citizen was released in 2012.

Who stars in "The Citizen"?

The cast includes Khaled El Nabawy, Agnes Bruckner, Cary Elwes, Rizwan Manji.