The team at Reel Nation Media and I are proud to publish the first trailer for our latest film, The Pursuit of Refuge.
A story of adaptation, survival, and happiness
Anas is the father of a Syrian refugee family who has escaped the Syrian Civil War and just immigrated to their new home in Allentown, Pennsylvania, USA. To their surprise, life in the melting pot is just the beginning of their pursuit of refuge; They must now build their new lives from zero. This is where the story begins.
To integrate and survive in the USA, Anas has to sustain his family with menial labor all day long. His only escape is to learn English in what little time he has so that he can pursue his career of 20 years, construction. Anas' six children have to trek thirty minutes to school every day. Some haven't had formal education for three years. Meanwhile, the entire family has to fast during the month of Ramadan, making even the smallest obstacles a struggle. Can they find a true home through these challenges?
The Pursuit of Refuge is a human journey that all embark on, no matter who they are. This short documentary is an intimate portrait of what it means to find happiness after you've lost everything.
Coming Soon
The Pursuit of Refuge is coming to festivals in Fall 2018 and then in universities and community centers in Winter 2018. To not miss out on the screenings, make sure to sign up for updates at the film's webpage here: www.reelnationmedia.com/thepursuitofrefuge
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