The Dawn is Too Far

Director Persis Karim in person for discussion after the screening.

“As searing and intricate as tears, The Dawn is Too Far distills the story of Iranian Americans in the San Francisco Bay Area with fresh eyes. From dissent to diaspora, art to resilience, the decades unfold as a shimmering cast of eclectic characters relocate the meanings of home, belonging, and culture.” – Amir Soltani, Filmmaker and Human Rights Activist

The Dawn is Too Far shares a multi-generational perspective of those who came as students, refugees, and exiles to the U.S., particularly in the context of 1979 Iranian Revolution. This film charts the longer history of Iranian Americans in the San Francisco Bay area and the ways they have been impacted and contributed to this region.