If I Die in America (2024)

If I Die in America (2024) poster

According to Muslim practice, burial ought to occur within 24 hours of death — so after Manny’s immigrant husband, Sameer, passes away in an accident, he is confronted by a representative of Sameer’s family urging him to sign the paperwork needed to ship the body back to Kuwait. Manny initially refuses, clinging to his rights as Sameer's husband, while knowing that with every passing hour, Sameer's family grows more infuriated. After an emotional climax, spurred on by the family’s homophobic claim that Manny and Sameer’s marriage was merely a green-card arrangement, Manny comes to realize that his objections won't change the fact that his husband died — try as he might, he cannot delay grief.

Director: Ward Kamel
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 15 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Idil Eryurekli
Editing: Nathaniel Stevens
Production: Elessar Films
Country: United States of America
Language: العربية, English
Original Language: en

Keywords

short film

More Films by Director: Ward Kamel
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is If I Die in America about?
According to Muslim practice, burial ought to occur within 24 hours of death — so after Manny’s immigrant husband, Sameer, passes away in an accident, he is confronted by a representative of Sameer’s family urging him to sign the paperwork needed to ship the body back to Kuwait. Manny initially refuses, clinging to his rights as Sameer's husband, while knowing that with every passing hour, Sameer's family grows more infuriated. After an emotional climax, spurred on by the family’s homophobic claim that Manny and Sameer’s marriage was merely a green-card arrangement, Manny comes to realize that his objections won't change the fact that his husband died — try as he might, he cannot delay grief.
Who directed If I Die in America?
If I Die in America was directed by Ward Kamel.
Who stars in If I Die in America?
If I Die in America stars Gil Perez-Abraham, George Shakkour, Hana Chamoun, Ilham Malki, Moud Sabra.
How long is If I Die in America?
If I Die in America has a runtime of 15m (15 minutes).
What genre is If I Die in America?
If I Die in America is a Drama film.
Where was If I Die in America produced?
If I Die in America was produced in United States of America.