Hollywood was too afraid to distribute this movie. So the director built her own company and did it herself
When Cherien Dabis entered the doors of Fast Company’s lower Manhattan offices, she was the picture of grace: Willowy and effervescent, she greeted me with the air of an old friend, though we had only connected once before. Dabis is an acclaimed actress, writer, and director whose work on shows such as Quantico, Ramy, Ozark, and Mo has landed multiple accolades. Her identity as a Palestinian American has long influenced how she approached film, eventually leading her to […]