THE MUSLIMS I KNOW a film by Mara Ahmed / TREATMENT |
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Rather than trying to speak for all Muslims, this personal documentary focuses on the Pakistani American community in Rochester. The film does not contend with Muslim stereotypes by advancing religious postulates, instead it uses the more audience-friendly approach of cultural exploration (including norms and values derived from religion). Islamic scholars are interviewed to answer basic questions about Islamic theology and history, but most issues are commented on by regular Pakistani Americans who want to participate in America's mainstream socio-political discourse. Filmmaker Mara Ahmed acts as the film's narrator, taking the audience on a journey into a little-known, but much talked about American community. |
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