Working in Pakistan after September 11, 2001, former Wall Street Journal reporter Asra Nomani faced a double shock. First came a surprise pregnancy and abandonment by the Pakistani man she thought would be her husband, then the murder of her dear friend and colleague Daniel Pearl at the hands of Muslim extremists. Still reeling and with a son to raise, she returned to her hometown in West Virginia and discovered the mosque had been taken over by men she saw as extremists. THE MOSQUE IN MORGANTOWN chronicles what happens when she decides to fight back — unexpectedly pitting her against the mosque’s moderates. As the film unfolds, it tells a story of competing paths to social change, American identity, and the nature of religion itself.
This Web site seeks real transparency and honest participation. The issues are too important to remain confined to the world of the film and its characters. Consider the floor open for debate.
Please take a look around. Learn more about THE MOSQUE IN MORGANTOWN’s story, characters, and director. Watch clips from the film and from the cutting room floor. Check out the soundtrack. Find out how to host a screening. And most importantly, visit the FORUM. There you’ll find original critical essays on the film and its major themes – and you’re invited to join the discussion!
No comments:
Post a Comment