The Citizen

2012 PG-13 1h 39m 6.8

An Arab immigrant wins the American green card lottery, arriving in New York City on September 10, 2001.

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. Inspired by true events, filmmaker Sam Kadi's feature debut is a gripping tale of courage, love, and perseverance, the qualities of a true CITIZEN.

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Studio(s): 3K Pictures, Why Me Film

Originally Released: United States on Sep 19, 2012

Genres: Drama