One Nation Film Contest

Films in this Contest

Voting's open from January 5-16, 2009.
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Winners announced in March 2009.
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I know I didn't come back (p.t.s.d.)
Habibah Abdush-Shaheed | The American Muslim Life | 04:41
If one were to time travel into the future, this computer animated scroll would give the viewer a glimpse of the struggles of Muslim Americans torn apart by suspicion, judgement, protest, incareration, and mental illness that results. This artistic music video expresses the emotional side of American Muslim imprisonment through music and movement.
Identity
Hafid Abdelmoula | The American Muslim Life | 05:05
A young Muslim man ,having trouble ,trying to fit in both american community ,and a muslim community....based on true experience ....
Irfan's Party
Shiraz Jafri | The American Muslim Life | 03:26
A knock at the door and Irfan is in for the party of his life.
Islam,s Identity In America
Jamaal | The American Muslim Life | 02:39
Spoken word about Islam overlapped with video of who it is in America.
It's Different, Now
Joseph Ertl | The American Muslim Life | 05:34
Things change. Often times circumstances are beyond one's control, and they can shape a person's life, and perhaps their faith, too . Balkan muslims, having fled war and genocide, are starting over in the U.S. while trying to maintain their culture.
Izzat (Honor)
Nausheen Dadabhoy | The American Muslim Life | 05:01
An older brother travels to his sister's college campus after he misinterprets a message she leaves on his answering machine by mistake.
Jihad: A Different Kind of Struggle
Sarah Ghanbari | The American Muslim Life | 05:05
The film is based on personal experiences, addressing various stereotypes about American Muslims.
Keeping It Wise: How Islam Took Me Out of Terrorism
Mahdi Ahmad | The American Muslim Life | 04:45
Many claim that Islam brings people into terrorism but the reality is that when Islam is understood and practiced correctly, then people are taken out of terrorism into righteousness and guidance. This film shows Muslims during the month of Ramadan in Los Angeles' "Skid Row" feeding the homeless, fulfilling their Islamic duty in serving and helping all of humanity, regardless if they are Musl. ... More
Liberate me...
14th Road Productions | The American Muslim Life | 04:14
a poem by Umar Lee explaining his experience, life, and thoughts as an American Muslim
Light Under the Shroud
Iyabo Kwayana | The American Muslim Life | 05:02
People might not know that in Islam there is support for creativity oriented towards social justice and healing. The Quran encourages Muslims to learn about the world and be socially active. Here are some witnesses to the tremendous presence of Muslim artistry and Muslim-America Artists themselves discussing their art and what inspires it.