Rita Mahtoubian is Not a Terrorist

Rita Mahtoubian is Not a Terrorist

2015 · 8 min · Comedy

When Iranian-born Rita Mahtoubian sets out to change her life from ordinary to extraordinary, she accidentally captures the attention of a homeland security agent in this satirical comedy about romance, terrorism and trying to be a better person.

Directed by Roja Gashtili · Written by Roja Gashtili

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