From Khartoum to Texas

Faisal Goes West is a tragicomic drama about a Sudanese family's adjustment to life in the United States. The film is directed by Bentley Brown and produced by Rani Birchfield with a largely Sudanese and American production team and cast featuring several up-and-coming Sudanese actors and musicians. The film-makers are seeking funding for post-production through crowdfunding platform IndieGoGo. Preview the film and see how you can help.

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