The Amreeka movie was a humorous spin on the classic immigrant story. It was Cherien Dabis’ debut feature Amreeka tracks the friction that arises when an optimistic Arab relocates to the American Midwest. But Amreeka lacks the sense of humor that set Aliens In America apart—and frankly, it’s rarely as insightful about the biases and strengths. The film is about a Palestinian family that immigrates to America. The mother, and this is common for immigrants, is highly educated and experienced, but is consigned to working at White Castle. Meanwhile, her son’s getting into fights with the bigots at school, and her family turns out to be far more cynical—even contemptuous—about The American Dream than she expected.So far, the Amreeka movie reviews are good, so let\'s hope it makes back the money loans that made it.

Amreeka
Trailer
(2:18)

Amreeka
Trailer
(2:18)