The Nebraskans
Services:
- Storytelling
- Video Production & Editing
- Distribution & Marketing
After fleeing civil war in Somalia, Awale and Souad resettled in Grand Island, Nebraska, where they’re raising a family, running a business, and contributing to a town they now call home. The Nebraskans offers a rare, intimate portrait of the American Somali experience — a story of faith, resilience, and the ongoing work of belonging.
Directed by Robert Steven Williams (Gatsby in Connecticut, To the State of the Good Life), this feature-length documentary is the first in a planned series spotlighting Somali soccer players who fled conflict and started over. Awale, once a standout player for Mogadishu’s Elman FC, is now building a quieter legacy rooted in family and possibility.
With footage filmed in 2021 and 2023, we plan to return in 2025 to continue documenting this uniquely American journey. We’re actively seeking funding, post-production support, and impact partners—particularly those aligned with arts, storytelling, migration, and refugee resettlement work.
The Nebraskans is a fiscally sponsored project of Creative Visions, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports social impact media.
To get involved or support the project:
robert@againstgrain.com