The True American

Poster coming soon

Theatrical - Limited 2018

Cast Kumail Nanjiani Mark Ruffalo

Genres: Drama

Synopsis

Set in Texas in the days following 9/11, the book tells the true story of Rais Bhuiyan (Nanjiani), a Muslim immigrant and Bangladesh Air Force veteran who survived a deadly hate crime only to advocate for mercy on behalf of his attacker, self-styled “Arab-slayer” Mark Stroman (Ruffalo), who had been slated for execution.

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