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Pinball: Iraqi Refugee's Journey of Resilience in America

3/8/2026

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Pinball, directed by Naveen Chaubal, follows Yosef Al Windawi, an Iraqi refugee, as he comes of age in Louisville, Kentucky.
After the U.S. invasion of Iraq, Yosef's family fled to several countries before settling in America.
The documentary highlights his bond with his sister Azraa and their experiences in Egypt.
Pinball premiered at the True/False festival in Columbia, Missouri.

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Story summary

Pinball, directed by Naveen Chaubal, follows Yosef Al Windawi, an Iraqi refugee, as he comes of age in Louisville, Kentucky.
After the U.S. invasion of Iraq, Yosef's family fled to several countries before settling in America.
The documentary highlights his bond with his sister Azraa and their experiences in Egypt.
Pinball premiered at the True/False festival in Columbia, Missouri.