Title:
Between Allah & me (and everyone else) / KNIT Vision Films presents ; a film by Kyoko Yokoma ; directed and produced by Kyoko Yokoma.
Publication Information:
[Richmond Hill, Ontario] : KNIT Vision Media : ConnectedEarth, [2016]
[Brooklyn, N.Y.] : Kunaki, LLC
Physical Description:
1 videodisc (60 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
General Note:
Originally released as a documentary film in 2015.
Special features: theatrical trailer; short interview with Abu Alam (Naima's father); educator's guide and editable poster.
DVD-R, NTSC; access to educator's guide and poster requires computer with a DVD-ROM drive and Adobe Reader or equivalent software.
Summary:
"Explores the challenges of four Torontonian Muslim women making decisions about wearing or taking off hijab. This candid ... film follows their spiritual journeys and their interactions with different members of society, and in doing so reveals that the piece of fabric called hijab carries many diverse meanings and messages. As these women try to follow their faith and their hearts at the same time, the film unveils the intricate and complex effects of hijab on Muslim women, their families and communities, and the larger multicultural society in which they live"--Container.
Language Note:
In English with some subtitled Arabic and Russian; optional English or French subtitles.
Performer:
Narrator, Chris Manson.
Featuring: Naima Alam, Farida Samerkhanova, Shaila Kibria-Carter, Sara Takieddin.
Production Credits:
Camera, Robin Lupita Bain, Kyoko Yokoma ; editor, Kyoko Yokoma ; sound recording, Mary Wong.
OCLC Number:
ocn936335971
Availability:
Burnsville - Burnhaven~1