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? ---- 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 ---- Screen-L is sponsored by the Telecommunication & Film Dept., the University of Alabama: http://www.tcf.ua.edu