About the Project

If You Become My Friend captures four unique stories of people who, after the Taliban took control of the country in 2021, fled Afghanistan and eventually resettled in Worcester, MA. These stories demonstrate the diversity of the Afghan languages and cultures, as well as experiences. Although no two stories are the same, we found a common theme of having to make the painful decision to leave behind everything they have ever known—their country, their homes, their jobs, their families, and their friends—to seek safety. This program is supported in part by a grant from the Worcester Arts Council, which was made possible with American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funding from the City of Worcester.

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For the protection of the families who participated, the film is not available to stream online.

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Team

Jennifer Potts, Producer & Director

Hamid Hemat, Associate Producer

Michelle Falcón Fontánez, Director of Photography

Chuck Scott, Assistant Camera

Thomas O'Connor: On-set Sound Recording and Mixing

Meagan Mann, Journalist

Luisa Piña, Editor

Warren Potts, Music Supervisor & Sound Editor