Picture in the Sand

In Picture in the Sand, Ali Hassan, an Egyptian-American businessman in Brooklyn, confronts his hidden past of activism and heartbreak to save his teenage grandson, Alex, who has impulsively traveled to Syria to become a holy warrior. As Ali recounts his extraordinary journey from working as a personal assistant to filmmaker Cecil B. DeMille to navigating the deserts of Cairo, he reveals how his life experiences have shaped him. This gripping tale intertwines suspense, history, and family drama, highlighting the enduring power of storytelling and the deep bonds of faith and family.