Description

Meet Aeham: a classically-trained musician attempting to escape the war in Syria for safety in Europe.

Director's Bio

Producer/director Vikram Ahluwalia is an activist and creative consultant, producing events and campaigns in support of human rights and humanitarian causes. He has curated major projects for Amnesty International, The Guardian, and International Alert alongside multiple other grassroots organizations.

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   Refugee Stories: Migration, Displacement, Hope

   83 mins

   Far from a one-size-fits-all marking of "experience" so often depicted on Western media outlets when it comes to the plight of the refugee, this program of 5 powerful short documentaries spotlight the multitude of hues that should be considered when discussions of the refugee experience are had. From the Yarmouk and Ain El-Hilweh camps, to the streets of Berlin: Refugee Stories shows what it takes to hold onto one's dreams amidst devastating circumstances.

   In This Program: After the Spring, Here You Are, A Man Returned, The Pianist of Yarmouk, Through My Eyes: Hani’s Journey

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