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Review
Looking for a feel good summer film? For those of you who are looking for a movie that will make you laugh, and make you cry, Amreeka (2009) is the summer film for you. In Cherien Dabis’ debut, she creates a funny and poignant film, in both Arabic and English, that follows the journey of a single Palestinian mother who goes on a life changing journey to better the life of her son.
The film begins by showing audiences the realistic struggles and mundane everyday actions that a single mother in modern day Palestine goes through. With a sudden change of luck, a mother and her son move to America for a fresh start and a true chance at happiness, but soon learn that, because of their heritage, the grass is not always greener on the other side in the United States. Amreeka takes the audience on a journey and the characters learn along the way that home transcends borders.
Through a range of emotions, filmmaker Cherien Dabis does an outstanding job of creating a movie with character, energy and humor. Amreeka leaves the audience feeling good and with a new appreciation and understanding for the realistic struggles of a minority giving her family the best chance at a beautiful life.
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