The Muslims I Know

The Muslims I Know is a 2008 documentary film directed by PakistaniAmerican producerdirector Mara Ahmed. The film tries to answer the clichd question Where are the moderate Muslims? by focusing on a small American Muslim community. The Muslims I Know was fiscally sponsored by New York Women in Film and Television

Rather than trying to speak for all Muslims, this personal documentary focuses on the Pakistani American community in Rochester, New York. The film does not contend with Muslim stereotypes by advancing religious postulates, instead it uses the more audiencefriendly 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 Americas mainstream sociopolitical discourse. Filmmaker Mara Ahmed acts as the films narrator, taking the audience on a journey into a littleknown, but much talked about American community.The underlying idea is to highlight similarities between Islam and other Abrahamic faiths and to celebrate the cultural richness and diversity brought into the American mix by Muslim communities. The film aims to become a dialogue between Americans who might not otherwise interact. It is also a much needed platform for moderate Muslims to express their views about whats happening in the world. By being both American and Muslim they have a unique insight into the complex inner workings of American foreign policy and the role of the media. ........

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