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The film examines the impact of migration in Amman, where various communities, including Palestinians, Iraqis, Syrians, Somalis, Yemenis, and Sudanese, converge, each contributing their unique culture. Mohammad Zakaria, a 32-year-old Palestinian-Jordanian, shares his personal journey of identity as he navigates his heritage and experiences in the context of these migrations. He reflects on how the influx of diverse cultures has created a vibrant social fabric in Amman, enriched by music, food, and ideas.
Through Zakaria's passion for skateboarding, the film illustrates the shared struggles of skateboarders, emphasizing the mental battles they face while learning tricks. His experiences highlight a contrast between the American lifestyle focused on work and money and the community-building aspect of skateboarding, suggesting a deeper understanding of humanity through shared interests and challenges.
Why Watch
- •Meet Mohammad Zakaria and his identity struggles.
- •Find out how migration shapes Amman's culture.
- •See the connection between skateboarding and community.
Did You Know
•Thousands of Palestinians gathered on the Gaza Strip's border with Israel.
•Mohammad Zakaria identifies as a Jordanian Palestinian.
•Zakaria received his first skateboard as a birthday gift at age 10.
•Skateboarding is described as 99% failure and 1% success.
Perfect For
Cultural diversitySkateboarding enthusiastsMiddle Eastern history