
Captains of Za'atari
2021, Documentary, 1h 13m
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Director Ali El Arabi crafts a film of deep humanity, providing an exposé of the struggles and tragedies of refugee life.
February 20, 2021 | Full Review… -
Mahmoud proclaims that refugees don't need pity; they need opportunities. And that message resonates throughout the film.
February 10, 2021 | Full Review… -
A coming-of-age tale, an underdog story and an urgent humanitarian statement rolled into one, "Captains of Zaatari" claims a special place among all the recent documentaries about the Syrian crisis, with a melancholic final shot to soothe the soul.
February 9, 2021 | Full Review… -
Ali El Arabi's Captains of Zaatari isn't solely the football equivalent of Hoop Dreams -- it's a heartwarming tale of friendship between two boys bound by love for the game and each other.
February 3, 2021 | Full Review… -
A gripping documentary, but one that might leave you feeling a little unsure about the filmmaking techniques involved, once you start to think about it.
February 23, 2021 | Rating: 3.5/5 | Full Review… -
El Arabi hits his points home with a certain kind of Hollywood-primed precocity that sugarcoats more complex realities.
February 17, 2021 | Rating: C+ | Full Review…
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