There was  a good film from Iran called LEILA that covered this
issue. First Run distributes it

Jessica

Quoting "Peter C. Rollins" <[log in to unmask]>:

> 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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