Deep Dive: American Herro (2009)
Film Lens
American Herro is a biographical documentary about Herro Mustafa, who served as an American diplomat and senior adviser on the Middle East to Joe Biden during his vice presidency. The film chronicles her life as a Kurdish-Muslim refugee from Iraq, detailing her family's escape from Iraqi Kurdistan under Saddam Hussein's regime to Minot, North Dakota. It provides a personal account of her early childhood and the challenges she faced as an immigrant.
The documentary features a mix of home video footage from Mustafa's family in Iraq, childhood photography, and modern interviews with family members and colleagues. It also includes her experiences as a diplomat stationed in various countries, including Bosnia, Turkey, and Iraq, illustrating her academic success and professional achievements in international relations.
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.
Perfect For
Kurdish historyDiplomatic careersRefugee experiences