Going to the movies alone, especially on a weekend, is an acquired skill, which took me years to develop [1]. Now, it’s my favorite way to go. I love being able to choose the film, the theater, the screening time, and my seat, without compromise. There are no distractions from worrying if the person I’m with is bored and annoyed that he was dragged to the movie in the first place. When I’m facing a long holiday weekend ahead with no real plans, it’s a perfect activity. That’s how I came to see Amreeka [2], a wonderful film by Cherien Dabis, about a middle-class Palestinian woman and her teenage son who immigrate to a small town in Illinois to make their way in America. Don’t miss it!