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'One in a Million' follows a Syrian refugee's journey into adulthood

A screenshot from "One In A Million." (Courtesy of Keo Films and Jack MacInnes)
Courtesy of Keo Films and Jack MacInnes
A screenshot from "One In A Million." (Courtesy of Keo Films and Jack MacInnes)

Filmed over 10 years, the documentary One in a Million follows Israa, a Syrian refugee who fled to Germany with her family at age 11, as she navigates war, exile and identity while growing into adulthood.

Here & Now‘s Scott Tong speaks with filmmakers Itab Azzam and Jack MacInnes.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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