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202213 minGdoc-short

The Syrian Cosmonaut

202213 minGdoc-short

One Syrian became the first from his country to travel to outer space, but he later fled due to threats against his vision for a free Syria.

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Charles Emir Richards

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One Syrian became the first from his country to travel to outer space, but he later fled due to threats against his vision for a free Syria.

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Charles Emir Richardsdirector

Muhammed Ahmed Fariscast

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Muhammed Faris became the first Syrian in space in 1987. After his mission, he faced threats for his advocacy of a free Syria. The pressure forced him to leave his country. This 13-minute documentary details his life and the challenges he encountered as he navigated his new reality after returning to Earth. Faris's story intertwines personal ambition and the stark political climate of Syria.

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