Kamal's
“A different kind of food documentary.”
Synopsis
In rural Iowa, a Muslim chef and his Catholic wife fuse their cultures in the kitchen and beyond, serving dishes that blend Middle Eastern tradition with Midwestern bounty. But their greatest recipe is for belonging, as they build a community where everyone has a seat at the table.
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Kamal's (Official Trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-03-16
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Chagrin Documentary Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$150K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nich Perez
- Screenplay & Story
- Nich Perez
- Original Title
- Kamal's
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Arabic
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Budget
- $150K
- Production Studios
- The NonProfit Film Collective
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nich Perez
Nich Perez
James Kiefer Szumlas
Nich Perez
Laura Fendt, Anna H. Olsen
Department Leadership Roster
Nich Perez
Director
James Kiefer Szumlas
Director of Photography
Laura Fendt
Producer
Nich Perez
Writer
Nich Perez
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kamal's
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What is Kamal's about?
In rural Iowa, a Muslim chef and his Catholic wife fuse their cultures in the kitchen and beyond, serving dishes that blend Middle Eastern tradition with Midwestern bounty. But their greatest recipe is for belonging, as they build a community where everyone has a seat at the table.
Who directed Kamal's?
Kamal's was directed by Nich Perez.
Who stars in Kamal's?
The principal cast of Kamal's includes Kamal Hammouda, Laura Fendt, Adam Hammouda, Amr Hammouda, Rasheed Hammouda.
When was Kamal's released and how long is it?
Kamal's was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Kamal's?
Kamal's holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).