LANGUAGE ROOMS by Yussef El Guindi December 11, 2011

Ahmed is a shining example of the American Dream, working as a translator in a Homeland Security detainment facility. Soon after his big promotion, his loyalty is called into question as the job and the office politics take a turn for the absurd. A dark comedy that explores themes of identity and misguided patriotism, Language Rooms is another gem from Yussef el Guindi (Back of the Throat, Jihad Jones and the Kalashnikov Babes), one of the most important dramatic voices in the U.S. today, and this year's Middle East America winner.

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