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202686 minGdocumentary

Pinball

202686 minGdocumentary

Yosef, a spirited athlete, navigates his identity and family history after being displaced from his Iraqi homeland.

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Yosef, a spirited athlete, navigates his identity and family history after being displaced from his Iraqi homeland.

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Naveen Chaubaldirector

Yosef Al Windawicast

Mohammed Al Windawicast

Azraa Al Windawicast

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In this contemplative coming of age portrait, Yosef, a spirited athlete, is becoming more aware of his family history, after being displaced from their Iraqi homeland.

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