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The Knowing of Ali

The Knowing of Ali

201123m
Drama

Status

Released

Release

2011

Runtime

23m

Storyline

Fate gives Ali the perfect opportunity to avenge his fathers death, caused by the American Bombings in Iraq. Posing as a student in America, Ali uses his intellect and knowledge to build a bomb for a terrorist organization who are planning to attack the center of Hollywood. However, after befriending the lonely daughter of his Iraqi-American host family, Ali is forced to question himself regarding his fight. Is it for selfish reasons? revenge? religion? and does it represent what his loving, hardworking father taught him to be?

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Details

Status
Released
Runtime
23m
Sep 11, 2011
Languages
English
Director
Faizan Kareem
Production
Zee Kay Films
Zee Kay Films
The Production Stable
The Production Stable
Wirth Pictures
Wirth Pictures
Production Countries
United States of America

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