One Nation Film Contest

Film Finalists

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Progress Theatre's "Freedom Song"
Progress Theatre | Animation & Music | 04:50
Interfaith touring ensemble, Progress Theatre [PT], exemplifies their mission to use art to breakdown stereotypes and inspire cross-community dialogue with their performance of "The Freedom Song" at the Washington D.C. premiere of the "Prince Among Slaves" documentary. PT's emotional performance gives voice to both the unity and diversity of the ensembles' intersecting identities as Muslim America. ... More
Questions of Race in Islam
Laylaa Abdul-khabir | Youth (Under 18) | 03:11
This film explores the dynamic of race and Islam and how the two concepts are interconnected.
Requiem For Tomorrow's Conscience
Chris O'Dea | Animation & Music | 04:53
A poetic piece about being Muslim in a modern world.
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.
Soul Mechanic
Jehan S. Harney | Documentary | 05:06
He is an Iranian Muslim who came to America 30 years ago with big dreams to study film. Instead, through his car repair shop and unique art Mahmood has become a spiritual inspiration for countless residents of Cambridge, MA.
The Children Of Adam
Nina Pari Aghabeikzadeh | Documentary | 05:05
An American-Iranian's experience growing up in the U.S. and living one year in Iran.
The Countdown
Rene Dongo | Youth (Under 18) | 05:20
Sofia Snow performs "The Countdown" and has us remember.
The Night Before Eid
Videohead (productions) | Comedy | 05:38
A short dealing with the cross perspectives in this ever-shrinking world, and the unexpected personal fulfillment of a chance encounter
The Sleeper Cell
Lena Khan | Comedy | 05:22
A classic gumshoe detective in modern day suburbia suspects a young Arab man of covering up his terrorist identity.
TheSkatersGreen
Imran Khan | Documentary | 04:47
Imran, a native of the Midwest for 22 years, tells a story of being an American born Muslim and a skateboarder.