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Directed by Jonathan Keijser, PEACE BY CHOCOLATE tells the amazing true story of the Hadhads, a family of Syrian refugees fleeing their nation’s civil war. First to arrive is eldest son Tareq (Ayham Abou Ammar), a respected physician in his home country. As he prepares for his family’s arrival, he quickly discovers that this new land of opportunity is frought with challenges, ranging from financial struggles to xenophobia. However, when his parents join him, things begin to change, especially when his father Issam (Hayem Ali) begins to sell the amazing chocolate delicacies that he create to the community. As his father’s new business begins to grow in popularity, Tareq becomes torn between his family’s success and creating his own legacy in the medical world. In this 1on1, we speak to Keijser about the tension between homes, the involvement of the real Hadhads and the myths of the Canadian Dream.