Milwaukee Muslim Film Festival to Showcases Diverse Stories across Cultures
This year's festival, taking place at the historic Oriental Theatre, will feature eight films showcasing stories that aim to transcend countries, languages and cultures. Each screening will include local ethnic food offerings and post-screening discussions led by community leaders.
Launched in 2015 by the MMWC, the festival aims to share films that encourage reflection and celebrate the Muslim community's experiences globally.
The festival will open on Thursday with the film "Wisconsin Life: The Wisconsin Muslim Project." This PBS Wisconsin documentary highlights stories of prominent Muslims in the state, including Brother Will Perry and Isaak Mohamed', among others.
This film will be followed by international films such as "In Search of Bengali Harlem," a journey into the life of actor and playwright Alaudin Ullah and "A Gaza Weekend," a comedic adventure depicting a couple's attempt to cross the border amidst a virus outbreak.
Additional films include narratives from the Netherlands, Germany, the United Arab Emirates, France and Egypt, offering diverse insights into various Muslim experiences. These films tackle topics ranging from migration tragedies to women's rights advocacy through artistic expression.
Source: cbs58.com
