Date:    Wed, 21 Jan 2004 17:46:23 -0800
From:    Nancy Mockros <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Islam in film

What are some films that deal with (represent) struggles and life issues of
Islamic women?

Or more generally:  What films set in Islamic countries deal with the
Islamic faith directly?

Or more specifically: women with infertility issues in Islamic countries,
where it presents a faith crisis (in some cases a turning to other possible
remedies)?

Are there Iraninan or other foreign films that wrestle with these areas?

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Jack Shaheen has a book out which will address this topic with respect
to Hollywood films:

Reel Bad Arabs: How Hollywood Vilifies a People by Jack G. Shaheen (Paperback
- July 2001)

This is an excellent book and is highly recommended.

Peter Rollins
Film & History
www.filmandhistory.org


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