One Nation Film Contest

Films in this Contest

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Ms. Judgments
Wajahat Ali | Under 60 seconds | 01:00
No one judges a book based on its cover, right?
Muslim Grandma in America: While the Men Built Mosques We Were Running After Our Grandchildren
Sajida Nomani | Under 60 seconds | 01:00
A poignant tale of a Muslim grandma in America who focuses on the important things: making her grandchildren happy in their young lives in America. As the men build mosques, she notes, grandmas like her try to build humanists. She could be anybody's grandma.
Niqab
Janet M | Under 60 seconds | 01:05
A niqab is a face veil worn by some Muslims. It represents an extreme version of the Muslim veil. This is a brief glimpse of Laila's personality behind the niqab.
One Faith, Many Faces
Sara Hassan | Under 60 seconds | 01:04
A montage of Muslims of different ages and professions living in their element.
One Nation Under God
Haleema | Under 60 seconds | 01:05
Utilizing her original thought provoking photography and the voice of a person in meditation, the director creates a powerful film with a profound message. As American Muslims become subject to surveillance due to laws such as the Patriot Act, they are left wondering if they are a part of the fabric of America, a country which claims to be "One nation under God." Although the image of Islam co. ... More
Reaching Hands
Michael Murdock | Under 60 seconds | 00:36
This film is about reaching out and encouraging people to be open when meeting Muslims. It is about the split-second when you either close yourself off or open yourself up to new people and cultures.
Scout Leader
Joan Mandell | Under 60 seconds | 01:02
In a Michigan tourist location, Boy Scout leader Khalil Baydoun and his teenage recruits are stopped by police and accused of being suspicious characters.
Shattered Image
Mohammad Hoque | Under 60 seconds | 01:06
Here is a story of a model Muslim who goes about with his life; never missing an opportunity to do a kind deed towards his fellow people. Then something happens that changes everything. The car hitting the Muslim represents a calamity that hits the community. The frame shatters, symbolizing what the calamity has done to the image of the Muslims. Here we can begin to plug in real life events! ... More
Stereotypes Blur Reality
Osama Al-Zain | Under 60 seconds | 01:00
A 1 min. public service announcement about negative stereotyping of Arabs and Muslims after 911.
What is American?
Ali Shehata | Under 60 seconds | 01:00
So often in America, Muslims who either citizens by birth or naturalization are told they are not "American" either because of their names, their dress or their ethnic background. This short movie explores what being an American is really all about.