An Act of Worship
Beyond Belief
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1h 25m
Directed by Nausheen Dadabhoy • Documentary • With George Shakkour • 2022 • 95 minutes
Told through the lens of Muslims living in the United States, director Nausheen Dadabhoy offers a counter-narrative of pivotal moments in U.S. history and explores the impact of anti-Muslim rhetoric and policy on young Muslims who came of age after 9/11.
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