Wild Hogs and Saffron
An Ozarks wild hog hunt leads to a vulnerable reunion for an Iranian American and childhood friend.
About the Documentary
A wild hog hunt in the Ozarks leads to an unexpectedly vulnerable dialogue between Iranian American filmmaker Andy Sarjahani and his childhood friend Bubba as they navigate a polarized world. As their paths diverged in the increasingly anti-Middle Eastern years after 9/11, Andy's journey of self-examination tries to reconcile his two cultural identities.
The Filmmakers
Andy Sarjahani
Andy Sarjahani is an Iranian-American documentary filmmaker and cinematographer raised in the Ozarks of Arkansas. He is interested in people, our relationship to place, and how that shapes our worldview. His current work focuses on exploring nuanced narratives from the American South. He often watches Thelma & Louise with his dog, June.
Jennifer Samani
Jennifer Samani is a New Orleans-based producer with Iranian/Jewish roots, whose work explores themes of identity, community, and belonging. Stints as a nonprofit fundraiser, political campaign manager, and architecture student inform her perspective and approach to documentary filmmaking. Her second home is in the stacks at the library.