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Amir Kapoor, a prosperous corporate lawyer, appears to have everything—a thriving career, a loving wife, and a stylish New York apartment. But beneath his polished exterior lies a fragile balance shaken by personal ambition and cultural identity. During a dinner party with friends, what starts as a casual conversation spirals into a confrontation that forces Amir to confront the price of his success, the complexities of his Muslim heritage, and the growing tensions of Islamophobia in American society.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Drama & Plays/Drama
Authors: Ayad Akhtar
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