In Exile Documentary
Synopsis of the Film
Filmmaker and adjunct professor Ralph Vituccio collaborates with Syrian documentarian Reem Alghazzi to deliver In Exile, a 90-minute documentary, which opens on Friday, November 7, 2025, at 7:00 pm at the Harris Theater in Pittsburgh, presented by the .
The film looks at artists, writers, musicians, and political activists who were forced out of their countries due to repressive regimes or war zones. With close-up interviews and poignant photographs, the film reveals the subjects of exile, identity, resistance, and the enduring influence of creative work.
Why It Matters
Vituccio's experience, grounded in independent documentary and interactive media, has a strong track record of collaborating on underrepresented stories. His portfolio through his studio rTv media includes immersive VR, interactive documentary, and socially-conscious film production.
With Alghazzi’s background in documenting displacement, memory, and identity (from Syria and beyond), the collaboration uniquely positions In Exile to not only depict the condition of forced migration but also to let the displaced subjects speak with clarity, texture, and dignity.
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust write-up emphasizes that this is “more than a film … a call to empathy”.
The Pittsburgh premiere places the film in a Pittsburgh cultural center, offering Pittsburgh-area audiences direct access to an international narrative and generating potential discussion and civic engagement around themes of migration and innovation.
Why This Might Be of Interest
If you are drawn to storytelling that blurs art and activism, this film is an urgent exploration of how exile and displacement don't just rob people but also remake artistic identity, listeners, and culture worldwide. For students, scholars, and professionals interested in media, migration, arts activism, or human rights, In Exile offers a useful case study in form and content.
With Vituccio's background as a media professor at 麻豆村 and previous experience combining technology and documentary, the film will also demonstrate new approaches in how documentaries engage with space, identity, and voice.
By situating personal narratives in larger geopolitical currents, Vituccio and Alghazzi invite viewers to consider art’s power in the face of displacement and disruption.
What to Expect at the Premiere
Location: Harris Theater, 809 Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.
Date: 7:00 pm, Fri., Nov 7.
Duration: 90 mins, film screening.