Slam (2018)
Production & Genre
Producer: Producer: Tenille Kennedy, Marc Irmer, Michael Wrenn
Co_Producer: Charles Billeh
Executive_Producer: Alaa Alasad
Companies: Adhésive Production, CNC, Create NSW, Dolce Vita Films, Fulcrum Media Finance, Institut Français, Invisible Republic, Lotterywest, Sandbox Productions (AU), Screen Australia, ScreenWest, Studio KGB (FR), The Koop
Genre: Drama
Budget: €2,000,000 (estimated)
Awards & Similar
Awards:
Similar: N/A
Keywords
Keywords: disappearance, family relationships, investigation, islamophobia, migrants, racism, sister
Story
Ricky Nasser, a young Arab Australian, lives a peaceful suburban life until his sister Ameena, a Slam poet, suddenly disappears without trace. In a society marred by distrust and xenophobia, Ameena's disappearance raises suspicions that she has joined the ranks of ISIS in Syria. Ricky struggles to navigate this 'post-facts' world where he can no longer distinguish between what's right and the relentless media spin. Haunted by his childhood trauma and the clash of cultures, Ricky must unravel the truth about his sister's disappearance while confronting the harsh realities of Islamophobia and racism.
Summary
Slam, directed by Partho Sen-Gupta in 2018, is an absorbing thriller that delves into the harsh realities faced by immigrants and refugees. Starring Adam Bakri, who delivers a compelling performance as Ricky Nasser, the film explores themes of family relationships, investigation, disappearance, islamophobia, migrants, racism, and cultural assimilation. Set against the backdrop of a climate of distrust and xenophobia, Slam challenges the protagonist's sense of what's right amidst a relentless media cycle of spin. The movie is a stark portrayal of the immigrant experience, highlighting the struggles faced by those who find themselves on the margins of society.
