A writer returns home sober to his estranged Pakistani American family after the matriarch falls ill, pushing them to decide whether to forgive him for his absence — and for exposing their secrets in his novel.

Selected for the Tasveer Film Market. Seed&Spark / Gold House AAPI Renaissance Rally Winner.

Written and directed by Saleem Nasir Gondal.

Produced by Rabia Sultana.

Executive Produced by Ayesha Rokadia & DJ Rekha.

Starring Shahjehan Khan, Kausar Mohammed, Iqbal Theba and more.

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Upcoming Events

  • The Long Jazeera @ APPNA Orlando 2026

    Rosen Shingle Creek | Rm WEKIWA 7

    Saturday 4th July | 11:30 to 1:00 pm

    Join us for special presentation at APPNA featuring Shahjehan Khan (you may have seen him in Succession, Deli Boys, or The Walking Dead) who will be sharing his family story through addiction, sobriety and healing.

    His story provides the inspiration of The Long Jazeera and will motivate audiences in our community struggling the stigma around mental illness to seek help and speak up.