In ULTIMATE CITIZENS, Jamshid is an Iranian who came to study in 1970’s America, and due to the Revolution, never went “home.” As a guidance counselor in Seattle Public Schools, Jamshid’s best work takes place on the playing field with “his kids,” the children of refugees and immigrants. Their parents are in the grips of their own struggles to make a living and a home in a strange land. Mr. Jamshid is the charismatic, fiery, funny human with a Frisbee in hand, who shows that love wins on the field, off the field, at home with family, or boldly forging a new community, in a new country – one kid, chicken, ultra-endurance race, and friend at a time.
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Ultimate Citizens
52-minutes
Jamshid, an Iranian American public school counselor, helps the children of immigrants and refugees find belonging on their way to compete in the world’s largest Ultimate Frisbee Tournament.
Screening day / time
- Oct 20 (Sun): Block 1 – 9:00am
- Oct 24-27: Virtual Encore
Ultimate Citizens
Filmmakers
- Francine Strickwerda – Director
Running Time
Feature Film
52 minutes
Genres
Documentary, Feature
Ultimate Citizens
Festival screenings
Screening Day / Time
- Oct 20 (Sun): Block 1 – 9:00am
- Oct 24-27: Virtual Encore