MOOZ-LUM

Starring Nia Long (Big Momma’s House), Evan Ross (“90210”) and Danny Glover, this powerful story illuminates potent and still timely issues of race and religion in American society through the experience of Tariq who struggles with his African American Muslim upbringing as he begins college. After deciding to “pass” as a non-Muslim, his resolve and identity are put the test as the 9/11 attacks  bring the campus anti-Islamic sentiment to fever pitch and complicates an already difficult internal struggle.  Winner of the Best Narrative Feature at its Urban World premiere, this film has a tremendous emotional appeal and topical urgency.

Director: Qasim Bashir

Producer: Dana Offenbach, Mody Mod

Year: 2010

Starring: Evan Ross ("90210"), Nia Long (Big Momma's House), and Danny Glover

Festivals & Awards: Urbanworld Film Festival (WINNER - Best Narrative Feature)

 Distributor: Codeblack Entertainment (US)

Praise:

"A potent feature debut for writer-director Qasim Basir, "Mooz-lum" attacks Islamist extremism while offering audiences a rare and illuminating depiction of life as a Muslim in America. Well-crafted in all aspects, "Mooz-lum" is not only rich in nuance, but also an engrossing entertainment made with skill and passion." - Kevin Thomas, The Los Angeles Times