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ABOUT OUT OF EGYPT
OUT OF EGYPT, a documentary by Andrew Ishak, chronicles the culture of Coptic America.
Because of their shared religion and background, Egyptian Christians across the area have formed a network of small communities around each Coptic church in the United States. St. George Coptic Orthodox Church in San Jose, California is no different. The members of the church share meals and ideals with one another as they balance the contrasting cultures of Egypt, Christianity, and the western world.
Many Copts immimgrated to the United States together over the last few decades because of--among other reasons--religious freedom and the chance for a higher standard of living. Consequently, the first generation of American-born Copts grew up with many cultural forces pulling them in completely different directions, living in a progressive United States but being raised in a conservative 1900-year-old church. Now this generation is entering adulthood, looking towards a future in which they are leading the Coptic community, and many of them wonder: will the church be the same 30 years from now? It's the Coptic Church's biggest challenge since coming out of Egypt.
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last updated 7/21/08