FBTTB Official Trailer!

From Baghdad to The Bay finally has an official trailer thanks to our dream team. Check it out and pass it along!

THE DREAM TEAM
Editor: Eli Olson | Music: William Ryan Fritch | Motion Graphics: Matthew Baldwin of Bay Area Film Company | Audio Mix: Dan Olmsted

July 3, 2019

Production

By Erin Palmquist

As insatiably curious person, I seek to bring communities of people together by telling poignant stories in an entertaining and visually compelling way. With a strong focus on ethical filmmaking, I strive to share stories that challenge our “understanding” of the world around us.

When I began this project in 2008, I was curious about the growing Iraqi refugee community in the Bay Area. What would it be like to rebuild your life in the country that was responsible for your displacement? When I met Ghazwan, his character and his drive to persevere despite extreme adversity immediately captivated me. I had been following him for nearly nine years when we started the edit and was surprised to find that I was even more inspired by him as the story took shape. I found the depth of his story to be far greater than I had ever imagined when witnessing his life unfold as we filmed. I am making this film because I believe in supporting people, like Ghazwan, who are willing to risk everything in hopes of a better world for generations to come.

FBTTB Official Trailer!

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