Amina is an Iraqi American refugee and Muslim. Joe is a Trump supporter who was afraid of Muslims in America — until he met Amina.

This film premiered at The Deep End by Vox Media, SXSW 2019
Winner: Best Short Documentary – Spotlight Film Awards

The widening political division and polarization of our world have become so personal, and volatile, that the very idea of civil, open-minded conversation can seem unreachable — until you meet Amina and Joe. Their unlikely friendship is the clearest example of how best to listen and collaborate across political divides.

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