The US war in Iraq has displaced 5,000,000 Iraqis worldwide. Jehan Harney's film "Dream of America" reveals the unfolding Iraqi refugee crisis in the U.S. through the lives of two Iraqis who risked everything to support the US mission. In Episode #5, Harney speaks about a new Alternate Reality game she's developing to deepen awareness of the issues and engage the public in conversation about the long-term human consequences of war. Read the full description.
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