Jacir
| Jacir جاسر | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Waheed AlQawasmi |
| Written by | Waheed AlQawasmi |
| Produced by | Waheed AlQawasmi[1][2] Mariana Trevino[2] |
| Starring | Malek Rahbani Lorraine Bracco Darius "Tutweezy" Tutwiler |
| Edited by | Brian D. Elkins |
| Music by | Justin Toland |
Production company | WAFilms |
| Distributed by | WAFilms |
Release date |
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Running time | 105 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Languages | English Arabric[1] |
Jacir (Arabic: جاسر) is a 2022 American drama film written and directed by Waheed AlQawasmi and starring Malek Rahbani, Lorraine Bracco and Darius "Tutweezy" Tutwiler.[3] It is AlQawasmi's feature directorial debut.[4]
Plot[edit]
JACIR, is a glance at the divided U.S. political system through the eyes of a young Syrian refugee on the streets of Memphis, Tennessee, as he faces the harsh realities of chasing the American dream. All the while living in poverty, witnessing social injustice while dealing with his conservative, cable-news-consuming, and opioid-addicted next-door neighbor, Meryl (Bracco). Knowing very little English and far from the ideal new American life he imagined. Jacir (Rahbani) embarks on a journey to win the affection of a new love interest, while dealing with her overzealous dad; and measuring a newfound friendship with an African American line cook and rapper named Jerome (Tutweezy).
Cast[edit]
- Malek Rahbani as Jacir
- Lorraine Bracco as Meryl
- Darius "Tutweezy" Tutwiler as Jerome
- Tony Mehanna as Adam
- Leila Almas Rose as Nadia
Production[edit]
In May 2020, it was announced that Bracco was cast in the film and that Sara Abi Kanaan was attached to appear.[1] Production on the film occurred in Memphis, Tennessee in November 2020.[5]
Release[edit]
The film premiered at the Nashville Film Festival On October 1, 2022.[4][6] Then it was released in select theaters on March 24, 2023.[2]
Reception[edit]
The film has a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on six reviews.[7] Andrew Stover of Film Threat rated the film a 7 out of 10.[3]
Accolades[edit]
| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy Awards | January 09,2023 | Academy Award for Best Picture | JACIR | Listed | [8] |
| Nashville Film Festival | October 03, 2022 | Best Tennessee Feature | Waheed AlQawasmi and Mariana Treviño | Won | [9] |
| Bend Film Festival | October 09, 2022 | Special Jury Award | Malek Rahbani | Won | [10] |
| Best In Show | Waheed AlQawasmi and Mariana Treviño | Nominated | |||
| Best Narrative Feature | Waheed AlQawasmi and Mariana Treviño | Nominated | |||
| Best Director | Waheed AlQawasmi | Nominated | |||
| Best Editing | Brian D. Elkins | Nominated | |||
| East Lansing Film Festival | November 18, 2022 | Audience Choice Award for Best Feature | Waheed AlQawasmi | Won | [11] |
| Lake County Film Festival | November 20, 2022 | Audience Choice Award for Best Feature | Waheed AlQawasmi and Mariana Treviño | Won | [12] |
| Reel East Texas Film Festival | January 12, 2023 | Best Narrative Feature | Waheed AlQawasmi and Mariana Treviño | Won | [13] |
| Best Director | Waheed AlQawasmi | Won | |||
| Best Actress | Lorraine Bracco | Won | |||
| Best Actor | Malek Rahbani | Won | |||
| Best Screenplay | Waheed AlQawasmi | Won | |||
| San Diego Arab Film Festival | March 20, 2023 | Audience Choice Award for Best Feature | Waheed AlQawasmi | Won | [14] |
References[edit]
- ^ a b c N'Duka, Amanda (May 12, 2020). "'The Sopranos' Alum Lorraine Bracco To Star In Indie Drama 'Jacir'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 23, 2023.
- ^ a b c Sippell, Margeaux (January 27, 2023). "Jacir Filmmakers Put on an Exciting Music Event at Sundance". Movie Maker Magazine. Retrieved October 24, 2023.
- ^ a b Stover, Andrew (January 20, 2023). "Jacir". Film Threat. Retrieved October 24, 2023.
- ^ a b Ritchey, Julia (October 2, 2022). "'Jacir' is a film about a Syrian refugee who navigates poverty and racism in Memphis. The film's director can relate". WPLN-FM. Retrieved October 24, 2023.
- ^ Beifuss, John (November 30, 2020). "Lorraine Bracco and COVID-19 testing make for a different moviemaking experience in Memphis". The Commercial Appeal. Retrieved October 24, 2023.
- ^ Molloy, Tim (August 26, 2022). "Jacir Trailer: Lorraine Bracco, Malek Rahbani and Darius 'Tutweezy' Tutwiler Star in the Story of a Syrian Refugee on the Memphis Streets". MovieMaker. Retrieved October 24, 2023.
- ^ "Jacir". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved October 24, 2023.
- ^ Davis, Clayton (2023-01-09). "Oscars: 301 Feature Films Deemed Eligible for Nominations". Variety. Retrieved 2023-10-24.
- ^ "2022 Competition Winners". NASHVILLE FILM FESTIVAL. Retrieved 2023-10-24.
- ^ Film, Bend (2022-10-09). "BendFilm Announces Feature And Short Film Awards for 19th Annual Bend Film Festival". BENDFILM. Retrieved 2023-10-24.
- ^ Jacir (2022) - Awards - IMDb, retrieved 2023-10-24
- ^ Festival, Lake County Film (2022-12-20). "Lake County Film Festival announces 2022 Award-Winners". The Lake County Film Festival. Retrieved 2023-10-24.
- ^ "Reel East Texas Film Festival (2022)". IMDb. Retrieved 2023-10-24.
- ^ "Home". San Diego Arab Film Festival. Retrieved 2023-10-24.
