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SOUFRA follows the inspirational story of intrepid social entrepreneur, Mariam Shaar – a refugee who has spent her entire life in the 69-year-old Burl El Barajneh refugee camp south of Beirut, Lebanon.

“The footage of the food is positively mouthwatering, a salient reminder of its ability to unite people within a culture as well as outside it.” – Kathleen Sachs, Chicago Reader

“A stirring tale of empowerment, the documentary “Soufra” shows how societal change can begin with small steps.” – Andy Webster, New York Times