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We Are Brothers, Skateboarders, Americans, and Muslims
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April 1, 2019
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7:40Now PlayingWhen Ben Mullinkosson first moved to Washington, D.C., he knew next to no one. “So I went to Freedom Plaza, which is internationally known as the skate spot in D.C., and within five minutes of arriving, I met Osama and Ayman,” Mullinkosson told me. “They were like, ‘Come skate with us.’ We were instant friends.”
The brothers welcomed Mullinkosson into their orbit. As Mullinkosson got to know them over time, he became privy to the unique challenges they face by virtue of their identity. Born and raised in Huntsville, Alabama, Osama and Ayman’s parents emigrated from Egypt. They are engineers (Ayman works for NASA), avid skateboarders, and devout Muslimsa combination of traits that the brothers say tends to confuse strangers. Read more
"Osama and Ayman" was directed by Ben Mullinkosson, Sam PriceWaldman, and Chris Cresci of Rainhouse Cinema (). It is part of The Atlantic Selects, an online showcase of short documentaries from independent creators, curated by The Atlantic.
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