Civic Duty

In the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks, an American accountant becomes increasingly engrossed in cable news and the relentless coverage of potential terrorist threats. This heightened sense of fear and suspicion pervades his life until a peculiar turn of events occurs when an unattached Islamic graduate student moves in next door. Rather than succumbing to preconceived notions and prejudices, the two neighbors find themselves forging an unlikely bond, challenging the assumptions they had about each other. Through their daily interactions and shared experiences, they ultimately come to understand that building bridges of understanding is far more effective than allowing fear to create barriers between them. This poignant story delves into themes of prejudice, empathy, and the power of human connection in an increasingly divided world.