Amreeka is a 2009 drama film directed by Cherien Dabis. It tells the story of a Palestinian Christian immigrant single mother and her teenage son living in a small town in Illinois. The key characters are played by Nisreen Faour, Melkar Muallem, and Hiam Abbass. In this article, we discuss the filming locations of this movie and some interesting backstage facts.
Where it Filmed?
The filming for Amreeka took place in several locations. Some scenes were shot in Chicago, Illinois, USA. The team also filmed in Manitoba, Canada; West Bank, Palestine; and Ramallah, Palestine. Winnipeg in Manitoba, Canada, was also one of the filming sites. The filming process took place between April 21, 2008, and May 13, 2008.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Nisreen Faour | Muna Farah |
| Melkar Muallem | Fadi Farah |
| Hiam Abbass | Raghda Halaby |
| Alia Shawkat | Salma Halaby |
| Joseph Ziegler | Mr. Novatski |
| Amer Hlehel | Samer |
| Selena Haddad | Lamis Halaby |
| Jenna Kawar | Rana Halaby |
| Suheila Muallem | Jamileh |
| Brodie Sanderson | Matt |
| Andrew Sannie | James |
| Daniel Boiteau | Mike |
| Miriam Smith | Bank Employee |
| Glen Thompson | Nelson |
| Mike O’Brien | Bank Manager |
| Aaron Hughes | Police Officer #1 |
| Abed Abded El Latif | Young Israeli Soldier #2 |
| Tom Anniko | Mr. Jones |
| Yacoub Ismail | Arab Bank Co-Worker |
| Akram Malky | Belligerent Customer |
| Iman Aoun | Muna’s sister #1 |
| Will Woytowich | US Airport Customs Official |
| Kristen Sawatzky | Female Airport Official |
| Ernie Pitts | Male Airport Official |
| Magally Zelaya | Grocery Store Cashier |
| Bradley Sawatzky | Bank Manager |
| Adriana O’Neil | Female Bank Manager |
| Valarie Williams | White Castle Customer |
| Arne MacPherson | Mike’s Dad |
| Jordan Power | Preppy Kid #1 |
| Dana Abed | Asmaa |
| Abdullah Bakhsh | |
| Vanessa Mayberry | Sammy (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The director and writer of Amreeka, Cherien Dabis, also played a key role in the movie.
- Amreeka has received a total of 9 wins and 19 nominations.
- Nisreen Faour played the character of Muna Farah, while Melkar Muallem portrayed Fadi Farah, and Hiam Abbass played Raghda Halaby.
- Selena Haddad and Jenna Kawar played the characters of Lamis Halaby and Rana Halaby respectively.
- The movie has been reviewed by 24 users and 64 critics.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Latitude: 41.8781136
- Longitude: -87.6297982
- Place ID: ChIJ7cv00DwsDogRAMDACa2m4K8
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Chicago, IL, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: Manitoba, Canada
- Latitude: 53.7608608
- Longitude: -98.81387629999999
- Place ID: ChIJE7XnRW_gbVIRaMfBq_JVDxw
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Manitoba, Canada
- Timezone: America/Winnipeg
- Location Name: West Bank, Palestine
- Latitude: 31.9465703
- Longitude: 35.3027226
- Place ID: ChIJg8c7n5PVHBURHhNjWfZsm0Q
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: West Bank
- Timezone: Asia/Hebron
- Location Name: Ramallah, Palestine
- Latitude: 31.9037641
- Longitude: 35.2034184
- Place ID: ChIJ0Vgt2kzVAhURdiyLzBdNbb8
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Ramallah
- Timezone: Asia/Hebron
