#chicagoGirl
“The Social Network Takes on a Dictator”
Synopsis
From her childhood bedroom in the Chicago suburbs, an American teenage girl uses social media to run the revolution in Syria. Armed with Facebook, Twitter, Skype and cameraphones, she helps her social network in Damascus and Homs braves snipers and shelling in the streets and the world the human rights atrocities of one of the most brutal dictators. But as the revolution rages on, everyone in the network must decide what is the most effective way to fight a dictator: social media or AK-47s.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Ala'a Basatneh
Self - #chicagoGirl
Aous Al-Mubarak
Self
Bassel Shehadeh
Self
Mazhar 'Omar' Tayara
Self - Citizen Journalist
David Gorodyansky
Self - Internet Security Expert
Sascha Meinrath
Self - Director, Open Technology Institute
Zeynep Tufekci
Self - Berkman Center, Harvard University
Kurt Andersen
Self - Writer, 'The Potester' for Time's Person of the Year 2011
Wael Ghonim
Self - Internet Activist
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 18, 2014
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joe Piscatella
- Screenplay & Story
- Joe Piscatella
- Original Score
- Christopher H. Knight
- Original Title
- #chicagoGirl
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- Roco Films, GoDigital Media Group, Amplify Releasing
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joe Piscatella
Joe Piscatella
Christopher H. Knight
Jeff Castelluccio, Joe Piscatella
Joe Piscatella, Mark Rinehart
Department Leadership Roster
Joe Piscatella
Writer
Joe Piscatella
Producer
Joe Piscatella
Director
Jeff Castelluccio
Editor
Mark Rinehart
Producer
Joe Piscatella
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About #chicagoGirl
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is #chicagoGirl about?
From her childhood bedroom in the Chicago suburbs, an American teenage girl uses social media to run the revolution in Syria. Armed with Facebook, Twitter, Skype and cameraphones, she helps her social network in Damascus and Homs braves snipers and shelling in the streets and the world the human rights atrocities of one of the most brutal dictators. But as the revolution rages on, everyone in the network must decide what is the most effective way to fight a dictator: social media or AK-47s.
Who directed #chicagoGirl?
#chicagoGirl was directed by Joe Piscatella.
Who stars in #chicagoGirl?
The principal cast of #chicagoGirl includes Ala'a Basatneh, Aous Al-Mubarak, Bassel Shehadeh, Mazhar 'Omar' Tayara, David Gorodyansky.
When was #chicagoGirl released and how long is it?
#chicagoGirl was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.
Who composed the musical score for #chicagoGirl?
The original motion picture soundtrack for #chicagoGirl was composed by Christopher H. Knight.