![]() | Flying While Muslim: Racial Profiling Post-9/11![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Lyra Porras Garzón | Documentary | 05:03 Before 2001, the phrase "racial profiling" evoked images of young African-American men, stopped while driving because of the color of their skin. But since the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Muslim Americans have come under intense scrutiny from the media, law enforcement agencies, and their fellow citizens. Many say they have been subjected to profiling and discrimination on the basis of their faith ... More |
![]() | Healing Our Community ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() UMMA Clinic Productions | Documentary | 04:56 In early 1996, an entirely free health clinic opened its doors in South Central Los Angeles. A project initiated by Muslim American students, and now run by a dedicated staff of all religions and races, UMMA Community Clinic is indeed something special. |
![]() | I am Muslim: Laura's Story![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Manal Ahmad | Documentary | 02:22 A young woman from Berkeley, California tells the story of her journey - a journey both familiar and unique, challenging and inspiring - the end of which is yet to unfold. |
![]() | Interview with People who study The Quran in America![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Mehri Dadgar | Documentary | 05:03 This film is five minutes of a longer interview I did with many people who study the Quran daily (Quran, chapter 18, verse 27). They also participate in group Quran studies. These studies occur throughout the world. There are no teachers or other sources. People equally take part in the discussions. This new movement fulfills those who sincerely seek to learn and comprehend the original . ... More |
Manal 2001 - "My dream"![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Sarah Elgart | Documentary | 03:53 Saudi Arabian born Manal Alghamdi received her second liver transplant at Children's Hospital in 2000 after being turned down by several other hospitals throughout the United States. On 9/11 she was in recovery at CHLA and her visitng Muslim parents, too frightened to leave their apartment, did not visit her for several weeks. | |
![]() | Muslim Boarders![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Omar Mendoza | Documentary | 05:51 'Muslim Boarders' is a short documentary that shatters stereotypes by portraying an interesting fusion of Western culture and the Islamic world. The film features Muslim snowboarders who strive to maintain a balance between American youth culture and their Islamic identity. |
![]() | Muslims For Peace![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() S. Ashraf Meer | Documentary | 02:36 A PSA to get Muslims to stand up for peace |
![]() | Now for something completely Islamic![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Saqib Mausoof | Documentary | 02:20 Two Pakistanis go to Burning Man, an experimental art festival in Black Rock Desert, to ask participants what is the first thing that comes into their mind when they hear the world Islam. An unapologetic hack job. |
Ordinary People![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Sufe Bradshaw | Documentary | 05:06 Ordinary People is an in depth look at what it is like to be a musim american artist. | |
![]() | Perspectives on Jazz Culture: An Indigenous Legacy![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() A.Karim Ali | Documentary | 04:59 Perspectives on Jazz Culture ~ paints a picture of the indigenous legacy that the jazz art form has in its rich history. Islam had great influence on artists and art form during 1960's thru 1970's . Many jazz artists accepted Islam. at that time. We listen to our Muslim brother, jazz historian, Jamal Muhammad as he articulates the roots of jazz and the elegance and discipline that em. ... More |