AmericanEast
Originally released in 2008. AmericanEast is a drama/romance film. directed by Hesham Issawi.
Starring Sayed Badreya, Tony Shalhoub, and Kais Nashef
Synopsis
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?
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 14, 2008
17 years ago
Runtime
1h 52m
112 minutes total
User Rating
5.6/10
Mixed (9 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Distant Horizon
Frequently Asked Questions
What is AmericanEast about?
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, co...
Who directed AmericanEast?
AmericanEast was directed by Hesham Issawi.
How long is AmericanEast?
AmericanEast has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).
When was AmericanEast released?
AmericanEast was released on November 14, 2008 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in AmericanEast?
The main cast of AmericanEast includes Sayed Badreya, Tony Shalhoub, Kais Nashef, Sarah Shahi, Erick Avari.