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]

Jacir
Directed byWaheed AlQawasmi
Written byWaheed AlQawasmi
Produced byWaheed AlQawasmi[1][2]
Mariana Trevino[2]
StarringMalek Rahbani
Lorraine Bracco
Darius "Tutweezy" Tutwiler
Edited byBrian D. Elkins
Music byJustin Toland
Production
company
WAFilms
Distributed byWAFilms
Release date
  • March 24, 2023 (2023-03-24) (USA)
Running time
105 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguagesEnglish
Arabric[1]

Cast

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  • Malek Rahbani as Jacir
  • Lorraine Bracco as Meryl
  • Darius "Tutweezy" Tutwiler as Jerome
  • Tony Mehanna as Adam
  • Leila Almas Rose as Nadia

Production

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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

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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

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On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 100% of 6 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 7.8/10.[7] Andrew Stover of Film Threat rated the film a 7 out of 10.[3]

Accolades

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Accolades received by The Fabelmans
Award Date of ceremony Category Recipient(s) Result Ref.
Nashville Film Festival October 03, 2022 Best Tennessee Feature Waheed AlQawasmi and Mariana Treviño Won [8]
Bend Film Festival October 09, 2022 Special Jury Award Malek Rahbani Won [9]
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 [10]
Lake County Film Festival November 20, 2022 Audience Choice Award for Best Feature Waheed AlQawasmi and Mariana Treviño Won [11]
Reel East Texas Film Festival January 12, 2023 Best Narrative Feature Waheed AlQawasmi and Mariana Treviño Won [12]
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 [13]

References

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  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ a b Stover, Andrew (January 20, 2023). "Jacir". Film Threat. Retrieved October 24, 2023.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ "Jacir". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved August 19, 2024.  
  8. ^ "2022 Competition Winners". NASHVILLE FILM FESTIVAL. Retrieved 2023-10-24.
  9. ^ Film, Bend (2022-10-09). "BendFilm Announces Feature And Short Film Awards for 19th Annual Bend Film Festival". BENDFILM. Retrieved 2023-10-24.
  10. ^ Jacir (2022) - Awards - IMDb, retrieved 2023-10-24
  11. ^ Festival, Lake County Film (2022-12-20). "Lake County Film Festival announces 2022 Award-Winners". The Lake County Film Festival. Retrieved 2023-10-24.
  12. ^ "Reel East Texas Film Festival (2022)". IMDb. Retrieved 2023-10-24.
  13. ^ "Home". San Diego Arab Film Festival. Retrieved 2023-10-24.
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