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Open Spaces

2013
15m

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Norman, a shy young Arab American living in New York City, life is transformed after he meets Kate, his elderly neighbor who hasn't left her apartment since 9/11. As their unlikely friendship grows Kate encourages Norman to pursue his dream of competing in a TV talent show. But as Norman prepares for his audition he's spotted by Ed, the self appointed neighborhood watchdog, who mistakes him for a suicide bomber. As Norman leaves his building on the evening of his audition he's confronted by a gun toting Ed and for a brief moment New York has a shining new star. Literally.

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Norman, a shy young Arab American living in New York City, life is transformed after he meets Kate, his quirky elderly neighbor. As their unlikely friendship grows Kate encourages Norman to ... Read allNorman, a shy young Arab American living in New York City, life is transformed after he meets Kate, his quirky elderly neighbor. As their unlikely friendship grows Kate encourages Norman to pursue his dream of competing in a TV talent show. But as Norman prepares for his audition... Read allNorman, a shy young Arab American living in New York City, life is transformed after he meets Kate, his quirky elderly neighbor. As their unlikely friendship grows Kate encourages Norman to pursue his dream of competing in a TV talent show. But as Norman prepares for his audition he is spotted by Ed, the self appointed neighborhood watchdog, who mistakes him for a sui... Read all