Tracing the roots of radicals

"Somalis need to tell our own stories," says an ex-radio journalist whose documentary about the young men who left Minneapolis to fight in Somalia is showing this week.

By ALLIE SHAH, Star Tribune

Last update: February 6, 2011 - 3:20 PM

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IF YOU GO

'Broken Dreams': Documentary on Somali-American recruited youths

When: 7 p.m. Sat.
Where: South High School, 3131 19th Av. S., Mpls.
Suggested donation: $15.
More info: www.broken dreamsdocumentary.com.

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Since she was a little girl growing up in Somalia, Fathia Absie dreamed of moving to America and becoming a storyteller.
With equal parts moxie and luck, she has accomplished both goals. She smiles contentedly as she talks about this, just days before the premiere of her first documentary film.
"I'm kind of proud of myself," says Absie, 38.Read More