Septembers of Shiraz

~Based on true events

Overview

In this adaptation of the critically acclaimed debut novel by Iranian American author Dalia Sofer, a secular Jewish family is caught up in the maelstrom of the 1979 Iranian Revolution.

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General Information

Release Date: 2015-09-15
Budget: $0
Revenue: $0
Runtime: 110 min

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