American Eid

Overview

Ameena, a Muslim Pakistani immigrant, wakes up on Eid to find out that she has to go to school. Homesick and heartbroken, she goes on a mission to make Eid a public-school holiday, and in the process, reconnects with her older sister, and embraces her new home, while her new home embraces her.

Directed by Aqsa Altaf

Top cast

Shanessa Khawaja

Ameena

Jenna Qureshi

Zainab

C

Cash Herrera

Tony

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Fazeelat Aslam

Jamila

M

Maya Bednarek

Rachel

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Iris Starlett Perry

Chelsea

H

Hilary Ward

Mrs. Stone

Ismail Bashey

Altaf

M

Mikee Castillo

Litia

C

Charlie Reddix

Teni

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Tyler David Alderson

Mike

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Raheela Mahmood

Dadi Ami

Mark Anthony Williams

Art Teacher

Barbara Lee Bragg

Cafeteria Lady

Karen Teliha

Janitor

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Su Jung Lee

Mrs. Tan

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Amber Duke

Litia's Friend

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