From Refugee Camp to Hollywood with Fahim Fazli
For two years, Fahim Fazli, his father, and brother lived in that refugee camp awaiting their entry into the United States.It was not an easy two years, but Fahim doesn’t regret it. He insists it was his honor to come into this country legally and respectfully, and he is proud of his adopted country. He doesn’t consider himself an Afghan-American. He is simply an American, and freely voices his thoughts on others who come to this great country; “Do not bring your fundamentalist culture. Respect what this country gives you. Stand on your own two feet.” In the years since he arrived, Fahim Fazli has made a name for himself in Hollywood. He’s worked as an actor and a consultant alongside some of Hollywood’s biggest names, in some of Hollywood’s biggest movies. Charlie Wilson’s War, American Sniper, and Rock the Kasbah have all been graced with his work and his company. Now there is movement on a film being made about him. His story is deep and powerful and he has a message for anyone who has a dream. Don’t give up. Make it happen. If I can do it, you can do it.