Name: Ghosts of Sugar Land
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2019-01-26
Duration: 21 min
Cast: Kc Okoro

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Shocked when their friend embraces extremism, a group of Muslim Americans in Texas recount their time with him and theories about his fate.

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Directed by: Bassam Tariq
Written by: Bassam Tariq, Thomas Niles
Produced by: Bassam Tariq, Farihah Zaman
Music by: Forest Swords

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January 26, 2019 · 21 min · Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery

Released: January 26, 2019
Runtime: 21 min
Content: Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres: Documentary
Original language: English
Also spoken: Urdu
Made in: United States
Available in: 131 countries

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In the United States, Ghosts of Sugar Land streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Ghosts of Sugar Land worth watching?

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Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 5.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (54).

Is Ghosts of Sugar Land plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.