"MOOZ-Lum" the Movie - TV Show Perspectives of Interfaith Has a 1st Time Exclusive TV Interview with Filmmaker, Qasim Basir. It was produced by M.U.S.I.T.A.M. Inc.
Even with no professional promotions taking place, up until a few days ago, the movie "MOOZ-lum" is definitely creating a world buzz. The film has reached nearly 63,000 Likes on Facebook, 150,000 hits on YouTube in one months time and over 13,000 demands on eventful.com. The movie is scheduled to have its World Premiere in New York on Friday, September 17th and 18th at the Urban World Film Festival. Both shows where Sold Out within a 24 to 48hour period.
Washington, DC, September 13, 2010 --(PR.com)-- Starring: Evan Ross - son of Diana Ross, Nia Long, Danny Glover, Roger Guenveur Smith, Summer Bishil, actress and model Maryam Basir-Derouet, Qasim’s sister and actor Dorian Missick from the Movie Premium by Director Pete Chatmon.
The TV Show Perspectives of Interfaith conducted a first time television interview with MOOZ-lum's writer and director, Qasim Basir. The historical event was produced by M.U.S.I.T.A.M. Inc. - Muslims Sharing Islam through the Arts and Media in collaboration with The Aalia Network. The interview shares an up close and personel side of who is destined to become one of the best young filmmakers of the twenty-first century.
Perspectives of Interfaith also presented Qasim with the Changing Hearts and Minds Award 2010. This was presented to him for his excellence in filmmaking for seeking to use "MOOZ-lum" to help destroy negative stereotypes about Islam and Muslims. The award will be presented annually in the month of September. September tends to bring an increase in back lash and hate crimes against Muslims since it is the month of the anniversary of 9/11. The goal is to put more focus on the various positive endeavors of Muslims throughout the world. The interview is in depth and tells about: His childhood, the near fatal car accident * a miracle *, moving to NY, the life of an independent filmmaker, "MOOZ-lum" the movie, which renowned, global star surprised everyone by showing up on the set one day and how Nia Long and Evan Ross prepared for their roles as Muslims. You will laugh, you may shed a tear or two, you are guaranteed to be inspired!
Synopsis
Pulled between his strict Muslim upbringing by his father and the normal social life he's never had, Tariq Mahdi enters college in a state of confusion. New relationships with Muslims and non-Muslims alike challenge his already shaken ideals, and the estrangement with his mother and sister troubles him.
With the help of new friends, family and mentors, he begins to find himself and open up to an Islam he hasn't been exposed to. But when the attacks of 9/11 happen without warning, he is forced to face his past and make the biggest decisions of his life.
The misspelling of the word Muslim has to do with the misunderstanding of the faith. A large majority of the population either mispronounces the word by saying Muz-lum, Mooz-lum, etc. Given the current state of affairs in the media regarding Islam/Muslims being extremists/terrorists, etc, there's also a great deal of misunderstanding about the faith itself.
If you want to take a peak at the intimate interview visit our Facebook Page for TV Show Perspectives of Interfaith. The complete interview is to soon air on A.I.M.TV Arlington Independent Media of Arlington, VA. Stay tuned for television air dates and times listed on our Facebook Page. Perspectives of Interfaith allows for addressing many of the issues that relate to the people of the Abrahamic religions: Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Guests include people from other faith paths: Bahai, Buddhist, Hindu, Jane, Sikh, Earth religions, etc. The purpose is to try to dispel the myths and stereotypes that are, unfortunately, often mistaken as facts. The show intends to answer the questions of “Why don’t you speak up?” “Why do we not hear from you?” or “Why do they hate us?”
Perspectives of Interfaith team is:
Ms. Zarinah Shakir * Executive Producer & Host
K. Fatimah Woolfolk * Associate Producer
Karim Ali *Director
View the movie trailer or the behind the scene episodes here-
Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/Moozlumthemovie?v=app_2392950137
Qasim’s website:. http://qasimbasir.com/Home_Page.html.
Urbanworld Link: http://www.urbanworld.org/Site/Mooz-Lum.html
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The TV Show Perspectives of Interfaith conducted a first time television interview with MOOZ-lum's writer and director, Qasim Basir. The historical event was produced by M.U.S.I.T.A.M. Inc. - Muslims Sharing Islam through the Arts and Media in collaboration with The Aalia Network. The interview shares an up close and personel side of who is destined to become one of the best young filmmakers of the twenty-first century.
Perspectives of Interfaith also presented Qasim with the Changing Hearts and Minds Award 2010. This was presented to him for his excellence in filmmaking for seeking to use "MOOZ-lum" to help destroy negative stereotypes about Islam and Muslims. The award will be presented annually in the month of September. September tends to bring an increase in back lash and hate crimes against Muslims since it is the month of the anniversary of 9/11. The goal is to put more focus on the various positive endeavors of Muslims throughout the world. The interview is in depth and tells about: His childhood, the near fatal car accident * a miracle *, moving to NY, the life of an independent filmmaker, "MOOZ-lum" the movie, which renowned, global star surprised everyone by showing up on the set one day and how Nia Long and Evan Ross prepared for their roles as Muslims. You will laugh, you may shed a tear or two, you are guaranteed to be inspired!
Synopsis
Pulled between his strict Muslim upbringing by his father and the normal social life he's never had, Tariq Mahdi enters college in a state of confusion. New relationships with Muslims and non-Muslims alike challenge his already shaken ideals, and the estrangement with his mother and sister troubles him.
With the help of new friends, family and mentors, he begins to find himself and open up to an Islam he hasn't been exposed to. But when the attacks of 9/11 happen without warning, he is forced to face his past and make the biggest decisions of his life.
The misspelling of the word Muslim has to do with the misunderstanding of the faith. A large majority of the population either mispronounces the word by saying Muz-lum, Mooz-lum, etc. Given the current state of affairs in the media regarding Islam/Muslims being extremists/terrorists, etc, there's also a great deal of misunderstanding about the faith itself.
If you want to take a peak at the intimate interview visit our Facebook Page for TV Show Perspectives of Interfaith. The complete interview is to soon air on A.I.M.TV Arlington Independent Media of Arlington, VA. Stay tuned for television air dates and times listed on our Facebook Page. Perspectives of Interfaith allows for addressing many of the issues that relate to the people of the Abrahamic religions: Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Guests include people from other faith paths: Bahai, Buddhist, Hindu, Jane, Sikh, Earth religions, etc. The purpose is to try to dispel the myths and stereotypes that are, unfortunately, often mistaken as facts. The show intends to answer the questions of “Why don’t you speak up?” “Why do we not hear from you?” or “Why do they hate us?”
Perspectives of Interfaith team is:
Ms. Zarinah Shakir * Executive Producer & Host
K. Fatimah Woolfolk * Associate Producer
Karim Ali *Director
View the movie trailer or the behind the scene episodes here-
Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/Moozlumthemovie?v=app_2392950137
Qasim’s website:. http://qasimbasir.com/Home_Page.html.
Urbanworld Link: http://www.urbanworld.org/Site/Mooz-Lum.html
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K. Fatimah Woolfolk - Associate Producer
240-486-5647
http://www.facebook.com/pages/TV-Show-Perspectives-of-Interfaith-Wash-DC-VA/124936264220450?v=wall
A collaborative effort between M.U.S.I.T.A.M. Inc. and The Aalia Network
K. Fatimah Woolfolk - Associate Producer
240-486-5647
http://www.facebook.com/pages/TV-Show-Perspectives-of-Interfaith-Wash-DC-VA/124936264220450?v=wall
A collaborative effort between M.U.S.I.T.A.M. Inc. and The Aalia Network
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