Jihad Abdo & Fadia Affash: The Journey of Two Syrian Artists in Exile [AR]

Fighting for freedom and justice in Syria, Jihad Abdo and Fadia Affash had to flee their country and start from scratch in the United States. Jihad, a well-known actor in Syria, began as a pizza delivery man, but was soon recognized for his talents as an actor and landed leading roles in films such as "The Queen of the Desert" and "A Hologram for the King". Fadia Affash, a painter and activist, recounts the challenges of their journey together, while recognizing the important impact those experiences have had on her work as an artist. Interviewed by Raghad Al Makhlouf June 2nd, 2018 | Arabic