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Movie: Material

Cassim is a young Muslim man who works in his father's fabric shop in Johannesburg. However, Cassim wants to be a stand-up comedian, which his father disproves of. When he gets a gig at a local bar, he has to find a way of keeping... [more inside]
posted by Zumbador on Dec 25, 2022 - 0 comments

We Are Lady Parts: Full Season  Season 1, Ep 0

Written and directed by Nida Manzoor, this six-episode comedy series follows the all-Muslim women punk band, Lady Parts, as its members balance their faith, feminism, families, friendships, identities, careers, and dreams. [Trailer] [more inside]
posted by Orange Dinosaur Slide on Jun 17, 2021 - 12 comments

Movie: Blinded by the Light

In 1987 Luton, in Thatcher's Britain, confronted by National Front racists on the streets and a stressed, angry father at home, a British Asian teenager learns to live his own life, get a new perspective on his Pakistani immigrant family, and find his own voice through the music of Bruce Springsteen. Directed and co-written by Gurinder Chadha (known for Bend It Like Beckham), with music by legendary Indian composer and film score creator A.R. Rahman. Inspired by a true story. [more inside]
posted by brainwane on Aug 17, 2019 - 9 comments

Mr. Robot: Eps3.7dont-delete-me.ko  Season 3, Ep 8

Elliot tries to get ghosted; it is the day of all days. [Official synopsis] [more inside]
posted by filthy light thief on Nov 30, 2017 - 16 comments

Podcast: See Something Say Something: Banned Together — Part 2

Can the courts overturn President Trump's executive order? This episode, Ahmed talks with law professor Muneer Ahmad, who filed a lawsuit over the weekend challenging the immigration and travel ban. They talk about the details of the lawsuit, why a federal judge issued a stay to halt deportations, and what the legal path forward is for overturning the ban.
posted by latkes on Feb 2, 2017 - 1 comment

Podcast: See Something Say Something: Banned Together — Part 1

The previous episode (our live show) was supposed to be the end of Season 1. Then, President Trump issued an executive order blocking refugees, immigrants and travelers from seven Muslim-majority countries...we'll be posting a few short episodes to keep you up-to-date this week. First up, Ahmed talks with Zahra Billoo and Ramzi Kassem about what to do if you or someone you know is detained at an airport... [more inside]
posted by latkes on Feb 2, 2017 - 0 comments

Podcast: See Something Say Something: Episode 4: Where Do We Go

We share our thoughts and feelings on the outcome of the election, the role of the internet, and what we think we can do next. [more inside]
posted by latkes on Nov 14, 2016 - 1 comment

High Maintenance: Museebat  Season 7, Ep 2

A young girl, who lives with her aunt and uncle in Brooklyn, struggles to be a normal college student; The Guy delivers to a jaded couple who are throwing an intimate birthday gathering. [more inside]
posted by hippybear on Sep 25, 2016 - 2 comments

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