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