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201617 minPGdoc-short

American Baghdad

201617 minPGdoc-short

El Cajon, a county in San Diego, has one of the highest concentrations of Iraqi refugees in the United States, many of whom fled after the 2003 war.

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El Cajon, a county in San Diego, has one of the highest concentrations of Iraqi refugees in the United States, many of whom fled after the 2003 war.

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Ron Najor

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El Cajon, a city in San Diego County, has a large population of Iraqi refugees. Many fled Iraq after the war began in 2003. The majority are Chaldean Christians who now strive to adapt to American culture. They face challenges as they rebuild their lives in a new country. This documentary follows their experiences and efforts to find a sense of belonging in a foreign land.

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