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The Letter: An American Town and the 'Somali Invasion' (2005): Ratings

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The Letter: An American Town and the 'Somali Invasion' is a 2005 documentary directed by Ziad H. Hamzeh. It runs 1 hour 16 minutes. Critics gave it 70 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.9/10.

IMDb rating
7.9/10
Metascore
70
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The Letter: An American Town and the 'Somali Invasion' (2005) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 16m (76 min)
Director
Ziad H. Hamzeh
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
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The story

What Is The Letter: An American Town and the 'Somali Invasion' About?

The premise of The Letter: An American Town and the 'Somali Invasion' without spoilers.

Following the events of 9/11, a letter sent to Somali refugees in a small American town ignites a wave of controversy and escalating tensions. White supremacist groups exploit the situation, framing the message as a rallying cry. The film documents the clash of differing viewpoints as the conflict intensifies, ultimately leading to a hate-fueled rally met by a counter-protest of 4,000 residents demonstrating solidarity and advocating for diversity within their community.

The Letter: An American Town and the 'Somali Invasion' Themes & Keywords

· 2 tags
  • nazi
  • invasion
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The Director of The Letter: An American Town and the 'Somali Invasion'

Directed by Ziad H. Hamzeh.

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The Letter: An American Town and the 'Somali Invasion' Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The Letter: An American Town and the 'Somali Invasion' 70 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.9/10.

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The Letter: An American Town and the 'Somali Invasion' FAQ: Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Letter: An American Town and the 'Somali Invasion', each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Letter: An American Town and the 'Somali Invasion'?

The Letter: An American Town and the 'Somali Invasion' runs 1 hour 16 minutes (76 minutes).

When was The Letter: An American Town and the 'Somali Invasion' released?

The Letter: An American Town and the 'Somali Invasion' was released on February 9, 2005.

Who directed The Letter: An American Town and the 'Somali Invasion'?

The Letter: An American Town and the 'Somali Invasion' was directed by Ziad H. Hamzeh.

How is The Letter: An American Town and the 'Somali Invasion' rated?

The Letter: An American Town and the 'Somali Invasion' has 7.9/10 on IMDb and 70 on Metacritic.

Does The Letter: An American Town and the 'Somali Invasion' have a post-credit scene?

No. The Letter: An American Town and the 'Somali Invasion' has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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