The Citizen
Synopsis
Yearning to leave behind his life of misfortune in the Middle East, Ibrahim Jarrah wins the U.S. Green Card Lottery for a chance to become an American citizen. Ibrahim lands in New York City the day before 9/11…and the events of the September terrorist attacks forever shape the struggles he faces on his journey to capture the American dream.
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THE CITIZEN Trailer 2012 [1080p HD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-08-25
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 19, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sam Kadi
- Screenplay & Story
- Jazmen Darnell Brown, Sam Younis, Sam Kadi
- Original Score
- Christopher Brady
- Original Title
- The Citizen
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Arabic
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sam Kadi
Jazmen Darnell Brown, Sam Younis, Sam Kadi
Christopher Brady
Joseph White
Department Leadership Roster
Sam Kadi
Director
Jazmen Darnell Brown
Writer
Sam Younis
Writer
Christopher Brady
Original Music Composer
Joseph White
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Citizen
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What is The Citizen about?
Yearning to leave behind his life of misfortune in the Middle East, Ibrahim Jarrah wins the U.S. Green Card Lottery for a chance to become an American citizen. Ibrahim lands in New York City the day before 9/11…and the events of the September terrorist attacks forever shape the struggles he faces on his journey to capture the American dream.
Who directed The Citizen?
The Citizen was directed by Sam Kadi.
Who stars in The Citizen?
The principal cast of The Citizen includes Khaled El Nabawy, Agnes Bruckner, Cary Elwes, Rizwan Manji, Abe Larkin.
When was The Citizen released and how long is it?
The Citizen was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for The Citizen?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Citizen was composed by Christopher Brady.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Citizen?
The Citizen holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).