Synopsis
A Kurdish-Muslim refugee from Iraq flees to Minot, North Dakota, and later becomes a U.S. diplomat working for Joe Biden and Condoleezza Rice.
Synopsis
Herro Mustafa recalls her childhood as a Kurdish-Muslim refugee in Iraq. She fled with her family from Iraqi Kurdistan to Minot, North Dakota, during Saddam Hussein's regime. The film details her academic achievements and career as a U.S. diplomat, serving in Bosnia, Turkey, and Iraq. It features home videos from her family in Iraq and modern interviews with family and colleagues. In a significant moment, Mustafa invites filmmaker Kirk Roos to accompany her on a trip back to Iraq to retrace her past.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- Meet Herro Mustafa, a Kurdish-Muslim refugee turned diplomat.
- See home videos from Herro's childhood in Iraq.
- Follow Herro's career in Bosnia, Turkey, and Iraq.
Did You Know
- Herro Mustafa fled Iraq with her family as a refugee from Saddam Hussein's regime.
- The film features home video footage of Mustafa's family in Iraq.
- Herro Mustafa served as a senior adviser to Joe Biden when he was Vice President.
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Who is Herro Mustafa?
Herro Mustafa is an American diplomat and senior adviser on the Middle East to Joe Biden when he was Vice President.
Where did Herro Mustafa's family flee from?
Herro Mustafa's family fled from Iraqi Kurdistan while under Saddam Hussein's regime.
What is the duration of the documentary American Herro?
The duration of American Herro is 57 minutes.
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