ZUMEFF 2021 AWARD WINNER – DOCUMENTARY

The First (USA)

Synopsis

Abrar, a young Muslim American woman running for school board seat in Fairfax County, Virginia, faces many obstacles during her electoral journey that make her stronger and push her closer to achieve her goal.

About the filmmaker

Mohammed Saffouri is a senior film student with a concentration in film directing at George Mason University, Virginia. “The First.” short film is Saffouri’s first documentary film.