‘Jacir’ is a film about a Syrian refugee who navigates poverty and racism in Memphis. The film’s director can relate. Julia RitcheyOctober 2, 2022 ‘Jacir’ is the first full-length feature from director Waheed AlQawasmi, who moved from Jordan to Memphis at the age 13. The drama follows a Syrian refugee resettling in the South, showcasing the best and worst parts of humanity.