Streaming platform Disney+ has released the trailer of latest short film titled, American Eid. The story of American Eid revolves around the ex-Pakistani family that has moved to United States for a better life, the two young girls - Ameena and Zainab- and their struggle to celebrate Eid in the new country.
Sharing her excitement over the film on social media, film director Aqsa Altaf took her Twitter handle and wrote, “The trailer for American Eid is here! I dreamed of telling a Disney Eid story and I will forever be grateful to Disney, Launchpad and the entire cast and crew for making this film a reality.”
“Launchpad is about giving access and opportunity to those in Hollywood who historically have been left behind and not given those opportunities and access,” said Director of Diversity and Inclusion at Walt Disney Company, Mahin Ibrahim.
The heartwarming trailer is relatable to families, who have been living abroad for years and have been missing the culture, traditions and festivals of a Muslim country.
Written and directed by Aqsa Altaf, American Eid is set to release on May 28 on Disney+.
