By telling the story of a simple man the movie Captain Abu Raed has been winning critical acclaim as well as awards. <br /><br />Although it is a film shot entirely in Arabic with an all Arab cast, its themes of friendship, sacrifice and forgiveness have resonated with audiences worldwide. <br /><br />Captain Abu Raed is the first feature film to come out of Jordan in 50 years and marks the fulfillment of a life-long dream for Arab-American writer and director Amin Matalqa.
