One Nation Film Contest

Films in this Contest

Voting's open from January 5-16, 2009.
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Winners announced in March 2009.
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Two Faiths, One Tea
Zohal K. | Two Faiths, One Film | 04:03
Care for some tea? Like many friends, these two unite after a time of separation. However, unlike many common friendships, these two have profoundly different lifestyles and religious foundations. Is it then possible to form a bond? Ignited by respect and playful curiosity, the two women search for meaning and understanding even in the most unlikely places. The following film is a true, unreh ... More
Umi's Heart
Joslyn Rose Lyons | Two Faiths, One Film | 05:25
Umis Heart is the story of two brothers, having to broach the sometime difficult subject of religious conversion. Adam and Ezra are thrust into a theological joust, upon Adam refusing to eat a pepperoni pizza, which he did not order. Ezra insists that he just pick it off, and this spills over into a much deeper discussion of Adam's newly adopted religious beliefs. As their debate stumbles through ... More
Unity Over Division
Annalisa Manning | The American Muslim Life | 04:17
A documentary on the Sunni and Shi'a unity in Oklahoma. From everyday prayer to the simple handshake.
We, the People
Masroor Malik | The American Muslim Life | 05:02
On the morning of September 11, 2001, a Pakistani-American student, Rumi, encounters a racist Gulf War veteran cab driver, who throws Rumi out of his cab. Two years later, Rumi runs into him again, under a completely different set of circumstances.
When the Clouds Roll Away
Amir Etemadzadeh | American Muslim Women | 05:20
“When the Clouds Roll Away”, a short movie by Amir Abbas Etemadzadeh (San Diego, California), tells the story of a female artist who struggles with the lack of a inspiration in her art and seeks to find a genuine purpose for her life. In her search, she encounters a Muslim painter who introduces her to Quran and Islamic traditions. This fateful encounter proves instrumental in her transforma ... More
Where is the Islam Section?
Gretchen Almoughraby | The American Muslim Life | 01:40
Why is it so hard to find books about Islam? ...inspired by a real-life trip to the bookstore.
Who are American Muslims?
Avais | 60-Second Spot | 01:00
FUNNY, outgoing and real!!! Watch ordinary Americans Muslims’ contribution to public service with a touch of HUMOR : )
Without Judgement
Nijla Mumin | The American Muslim Life | 05:12
In this short documentary, four Muslim women confront stereotypes, controversies surrounding hijab, and the complexities of their identities. With equal parts humor and honesty, "Without Judgement" delves into the dynamic world of what it is like to be a Muslim and a woman in America.
Your Muslim Neighbors
M. Hasna M. | The American Muslim Life | 05:29
Inspired by the dinner scene in The Incredibles, this is a short film about a young Muslim-American family who is struggling with their identity.