How do Syrian Refugees Live in the USA? - Introduction

So how do Syrian Refugees live in the USA? Well that is the exact question I asked when I learned a year ago that Allentown PA, a town near me, was accepting Syrian Refugees into its community. The issue is now a hot topic with all the elections and debates going on in the popular media. Some will say "yes accept them with open arms!" Others will say "no, they're a danger to our communities. Some may be associated with terrorism. Look at what happened to Europe." My opinion fell somewhere in the middle, but, of course like most people, I was ignorant.

What is the true effect of these families settling in my home, the USA? How does the USA effect and change them? What is the true story and motivations behind these families? And most importantly, how do they relate to us?

I was told by a wise teacher that you will never truly know a people until you sit down with their children at their dinner table/mat. To answer my questions, I aimed to do just that, and film it.

My film Refuge seeks to answer the questions above. For the next few weeks, I will relate the story of my filming and beautiful experience of getting to know a lovely family that I learned to call my own. This blog series (hopefully to become a video series) will explore this journey step by step. I hope you join me by signing up at www.reelnationmedia.com/refuge. As I edit and film the last few sequences, you will be able to get an exclusive insight and even contribution to the creation of my film: the answer of How do refugees live in the USA?

Have you seen the teaser trailer for the film? Watch below!

Please feel free to comment below on what you'd like to see and if you have any ideas on how we can better go through this journey together. Looking forward to it guys!

Keep it Reel!

Abdullah Abu-Mahfouz

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Blogging Series Coming Soon!

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As project and company development is progressing at Reel Nation Media, we have come to a point where we are ready to announce that our blogging will be expanding shortly. Our blog will include news and insights on our developments, productions, and distributions along with news on film, discussions about media, and Q&A’s with our artists and other creatives within the media industry. Our blog will be presented in many formats including: text, image galleries, video series, and podcasts.

Long time Reel Nation Media followers will remember "Funny Biz", an early blog by Abdullah Abu-Mahfouz and Daniel Bills.

We are excited to announce this because it means now we have a huge outlet to become involved with the community and our market. It also give you a huge chance to get involved in what we do and even how we do it. We can’t wait to contribute to the discourse in the media and to also inspire, motivate, and change ourselves, you, and the world.

Please stay tuned as we sort this out so we can deliver the best content and value we can to you. Until then…

Keep it Reel!

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NEW "Refuge" TEASER TRAILER

There it is! "Refuge"'s newest trailer. We also have some new photos to share. Make sure to visit www.reelnationmedia.com/refuge to get a look.

Refuge is a documentary film that puts the journey of a Syrian refugee family settling into the USA onto the screen. What does it mean to pursue your dreams and a peaceful life? What does it mean to be safe- in peace?

Tell us what you think! Please comment and share your thoughts! What are you hopes for this film? What do you want to know about it? We love audience engagement here at Reel Nation Media.

Keep an eye out! We will have more updates for you very soon. Until then.

Keep it Reel.

Click image to watch on YouTube!

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