Episode 30 - Ali Selim Director of the Movie Sweet Land

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SHOW NOTES for Episode 30 - Published October 21, 2007
GEM: Interview with Ali Selim, Director of Sweet Land

In episode 29 I told you about a wonderful movie that I saw recently called Sweet Land. It's a film about Norwegian immigrants in rural Minnesota following WWI. I feel so passionate about it not only because it's about family history, but because it's such a rare thing to find a gem like this that you can watch with your entire family.

Ali's Grandparents William and Sophie Niemeier of Minnesota.

This week I had a chance to talk to Ali Selim, award-winning director of Sweet Land, and we chatted about his immigrant parents, the power of memories and some of the terrific actors that he features in the film.

When you're done listening to the audio podcast, you can watch the Videocast below.  Just double click on the Play button.
The movie starred:
Alan Cumming
Elizabeth Reaser
Tim Guinee
Ned Beatty
Alex Kingston

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