A Gay Girl in Damascus: The Amina Profile 2015

There is no indication that this typical online flirtation between two strangers would turn into a case of shocking international intrigue. For months, Sandra in Montreal and Amina, a Syrian-American, bond romantically and intellectually. Encouraged by Sandra, Amina launches a blog called "A Gay Girl in Damascus," representing a marginalized voice in the Middle East on politics, religion, and sexuality. Rapidly garnering worldwide attention, Amina becomes something of a star blogger. But when Syria enters the Arab uprising of 2011, Sandra receives word that Amina has been kidnapped, and soon the search for Amina becomes a global concern and an even larger mystery to solve.

Cast:

Nilay Olçay
Amina Arraf 

Sandra Bagaria
Self 

Ali Abunimah
Self 

Fady Atallah
Self 

Andy Carvin
Self 

Nathalie Claude
Self 

• Profil: Amina
• The Amina Profile