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AmericanEast

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2008-11-14
1h 52m
English
Released
Distant Horizon

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Summer in L.A., it's hot. Homeland Security has set the threat level at red; they're searching for several Arabs alleged to be terrorists. Mustafa, an Egyptian immigrant who runs a falafel shop, comes to the FBI's attention; they investigate him. He has other problems: his young teen son no longer wants to be a Muslim; his sister, a nurse, objects to Mustafa arranging her marriage to a cousin from Egypt. She has a non-Arab suitor of her own. Omar, an employee of Mustafa, is a struggling actor who doesn't want to play only terrorists. Mustafa hopes to open a real restaurant and has a potential partner in Sam, a Jew, whose family objects. What is the price of the American dream?

#culture clash#american dream#arab-american#9/11

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About AmericanEast

Summer in L.A., it's hot. Homeland Security has set the threat level at red; they're searching for several Arabs alleged to be terrorists. Mustafa, an Egyptian immigrant who runs a falafel shop, comes to the FBI's attention; they investigate him. He has other problems: his young teen son no longer wants to be a Muslim; his sister, a nurse, objects to Mustafa arranging her marriage to a cousin from Egypt. She has a non-Arab suitor of her own. Omar, an employee of Mustafa, is a struggling actor who doesn't want to play only terrorists. Mustafa hopes to open a real restaurant and has a potential partner in Sam, a Jew, whose family objects. What is the price of the American dream? Running 112 minutes.

AmericanEast Cast and Characters

The cast features Sayed Badreya (as Mustafa Marzouke), Tony Shalhoub (as Sam), Kais Nashef (as Omar), Sarah Shahi (as Salwah Marzoke), and Erick Avari (as Fikry). Their performances are a major reason AmericanEast has built such a passionate audience.

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AmericanEast flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts and chemistry between leads that actually feels real. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.

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How long is AmericanEast?

AmericanEast runs for 112 minutes (about 1.9 hours).

Is AmericanEast good? What's the rating?

AmericanEast holds a 5.6/10 rating based on 9 reviews — a niche pick worth checking out.

Who is in the cast of AmericanEast?

The main cast includes Sayed Badreya, Tony Shalhoub, Kais Nashef, and Sarah Shahi, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

Is AmericanEast available in English?

Yes — AmericanEast was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.

When was AmericanEast released?

AmericanEast was released in 2008.

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Where can I watch AmericanEast for free?

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What is AmericanEast about?

AmericanEast is a Drama/Romance English-language film. Summer in L.A., it's hot. Homeland Security has set the threat level at red; they're searching for several Arabs alleged to be terrorists. Mustafa, an Egyptian immigrant who runs a falafel shop, comes to the FBI's attention; they investigate him. He has other problems: his young teen son no longer wants to be a Muslim; his sister, a nurse, objects to Mustafa arranging her marriage to a cousin from Egypt. She has a non-Arab suitor of her own. Omar, an employee of Mustafa, is a struggling actor who doesn't want to play only terrorists. Mustafa hopes to open a real restaurant and has a potential partner in Sam, a Jew, whose family objects. What is the price of the American dream?

When was AmericanEast released?

AmericanEast was released on November 14, 2008. It has a runtime of 1h 52m. The film was produced by Distant Horizon.

Who stars in AmericanEast?

AmericanEast stars Sayed Badreya, Tony Shalhoub, Kais Nashef and Sarah Shahi. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.

Is AmericanEast available in HD?

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