Good Translator, or Mohamed Yousry: A Life Stands Still

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A short documentary about Mohamed Yousry, a naturalized American citizen whose life changed radically after September 11, 2001. Mohamed immigrated to the United States in 1980. For the next twenty years, he developed a full and happy life, as a husband, father, and academic. On September 13, 2001 Mohamed was approached by the FBI on his doorstep in Queens, NY. After appeal processes and an attempt to extradite him, Mohamed was sentenced to four years in a federal penitentiary in Fort Worth, TX. There, he was one of two Arabs in the prison population. Since his release, with the help of his friends and family, he is trying to piece his life together again.

Director: Mary Billyou
Runtime: 22 min

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Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Mary Billyou

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Good Translator, or Mohamed Yousry: A Life Stands Still about?
A short documentary about Mohamed Yousry, a naturalized American citizen whose life changed radically after September 11, 2001. Mohamed immigrated to the United States in 1980. For the next twenty years, he developed a full and happy life, as a husband, father, and academic. On September 13, 2001 Mohamed was approached by the FBI on his doorstep in Queens, NY. After appeal processes and an attempt to extradite him, Mohamed was sentenced to four years in a federal penitentiary in Fort Worth, TX. There, he was one of two Arabs in the prison population. Since his release, with the help of his friends and family, he is trying to piece his life together again.
Who directed Good Translator, or Mohamed Yousry: A Life Stands Still?
Good Translator, or Mohamed Yousry: A Life Stands Still was directed by Mary Billyou.
Who stars in Good Translator, or Mohamed Yousry: A Life Stands Still?
Good Translator, or Mohamed Yousry: A Life Stands Still stars Muhammad Yosry.
How long is Good Translator, or Mohamed Yousry: A Life Stands Still?
Good Translator, or Mohamed Yousry: A Life Stands Still has a runtime of 22m (22 minutes).