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This event is in the past.It took place on May 2, 2026 at Marin Theatre.
Drama Film
Drama FilmOne in a Million
- Venue: Marina Theatre
- Address: San Francisco, CA
- Date and Time: Saturday, May 2, 2026, 12:00 PM PT
- Duration: 102 minutes
- Languages: Arabic, German
- Accessibility: Closed Captions are available.
- Description: This documentary, directed by Itab Azzam and Jack MacInnes, offers an intimate, decade-spanning portrait of Israa, a Syrian refugee, and her family as they navigate life across multiple countries. The film follows Israa from age 11, when directors discovered her selling cigarettes in Izmir, Turkey, through her family's challenging journey to Germany, including a nighttime crossing to Greece. It explores the difficulties they face upon arrival in Germany, showing Israa's transformation into a rebellious teen, her father Tarek's frustrations with European permissiveness, and her mother Nisreen's quiet liberation. The filmmakers juxtapose family moments with staged talking-head interviews to highlight family conflicts and differing memories of their homeland.
- Guests Expected: Directors Itab Azzam, Jack MacInnes, and subject Israa are expected to attend for a post-screening Q&A.
- Recommendation: "Change unfolds swiftly and powerfully in this intimate, decade-spanning portrait of Syrian refugee Israa and her family as they navigate life across multiple countries." —Rod Armstrong
intimate storytelling
decade-long journey
post-screening Q&A
Syrian refugee experience
Tips
🎬"Change unfolds swiftly and powerfully" (Rod Armstrong)
🅿️free parking in lot next door
One in a Million
Mill Valley
Drama FilmDrama FilmOne in a Million
- Venue: Marina Theatre
- Address: San Francisco, CA
- Date and Time: Saturday, May 2, 2026, 12:00 PM PT
- Duration: 102 minutes
- Languages: Arabic, German
- Accessibility: Closed Captions are available.
- Description: This documentary, directed by Itab Azzam and Jack MacInnes, offers an intimate, decade-spanning portrait of Israa, a Syrian refugee, and her family as they navigate life across multiple countries. The film follows Israa from age 11, when directors discovered her selling cigarettes in Izmir, Turkey, through her family's challenging journey to Germany, including a nighttime crossing to Greece. It explores the difficulties they face upon arrival in Germany, showing Israa's transformation into a rebellious teen, her father Tarek's frustrations with European permissiveness, and her mother Nisreen's quiet liberation. The filmmakers juxtapose family moments with staged talking-head interviews to highlight family conflicts and differing memories of their homeland.
- Guests Expected: Directors Itab Azzam, Jack MacInnes, and subject Israa are expected to attend for a post-screening Q&A.
- Recommendation: "Change unfolds swiftly and powerfully in this intimate, decade-spanning portrait of Syrian refugee Israa and her family as they navigate life across multiple countries." —Rod Armstrong
intimate storytelling
decade-long journey
post-screening Q&A
Syrian refugee experience
Tips
🎬"Change unfolds swiftly and powerfully" (Rod Armstrong)
🅿️free parking in lot next door
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