One Nation Film Contest

Films in this Contest

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Through the Eyes of Immigrants (short version)
Educational Video Center | Documentary | 03:57
This tape looks at the impact of 9/11 on immigrants, particularly Arab and Muslim teens. Youth documentary makers capture a day in the life of a Pakistani teen who has lived by himself ever since his family fled New York City after repeated harassment following 9/11.
U.S.A. V. ME
Noor Elashi | Documentary | 04:50
The daughter of a co-defendant in the historic Holy Land Foundation trial gives you a sneak peak into the political case.
United States Citizen's Family Condemned
Ellie Bernstein | Documentary | 04:14
This is the story of Fatima Hossain whose husband was arrested in August 2004 and charged with conspiracy and material support of terrorism. In 2006 Mohammed was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison. Fatima was left to support and raise six children and numerous relatives on her own. This story shows the hidden suffering of a family when the husband and father is unjustly incarcerated.
Warring Factions
Justin Mashouf | Documentary | 03:13
As forces in American government and media have fueled the feeling of an unavoidable war with Iran Warring Factions is a call to (dis)arms. By combining both documentary and experimental techniques, the film will explore the meaning of Iranian American national, ethnic, and religious identities as a way to humanize the conflict between nations before the event of a devastating war.
What is Islam about?
Aya Sallat | Documentary | 05:01
Islam is currently the second largest religion in the World and the fastest growing religion, especially in the west. In the wake of 9/11, many people began to question what Islam was truly about. It was a religion that before wasn't even recognized by some and after it became a media favorite. Unfortunately, Islam was not presented correctly in the media and many people started to hold misconce ... More
Windy City/Muslim City
Rich Martini | Documentary | 05:04
Chicago is a melting pot. It is also home to over 70 Mosques. In the heartland of America, why do Muslims and Chicagoans live side by side without rancor or prejudice? Freedom of religion and tolerance are the words of the day.
Zafar's Story
Zaffar Ibrahim | Documentary | 04:57
My story about my life in the USA, some of the things I have done as an American citizen.