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Documentary Follows Syrian Refugee's Journey to Germany

1/28/2026

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Filmmakers Itab Azzam and Jack MacInnes document Israa, an 11-year-old Syrian refugee, fleeing war-torn Aleppo to Germany.
The documentary One in a Million follows a decade of migration, exile, and assimilation for Israa.
Tensions emerge within Israa's family, especially with her father Tarek, who grapples with cultural dislocation.
The film premiered at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival and will be released in the United States by PBS Distribution.

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Story summary

Filmmakers Itab Azzam and Jack MacInnes document Israa, an 11-year-old Syrian refugee, fleeing war-torn Aleppo to Germany.
The documentary One in a Million follows a decade of migration, exile, and assimilation for Israa.
Tensions emerge within Israa's family, especially with her father Tarek, who grapples with cultural dislocation.
The film premiered at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival and will be released in the United States by PBS Distribution.