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202485 minPG-13documentary

My Brother Ali

202485 minPG-13documentary

A meeting in a Ukrainian prison in 2012 marks a turning point for a young man who fled the war in Somalia at age fourteen.

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A meeting in a Ukrainian prison in 2012 marks a turning point for a young man who fled the war in Somalia at age fourteen.

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Paula Palaciosdirector

Paula Palacioswriter

Ali Ahmed Warsamecast

Paula Palacioscast

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Paula Palacios meets Ali in a Ukrainian prison in 2012. Ali fled the war in Somalia at age fourteen. Their encounter marks a significant change in his life. The documentary follows their relationship as it develops over time. It examines Ali’s experiences and the challenges he faces after his escape from conflict. The film runs for 85 minutes and was released in 2024.

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