On Saturday February 12th, Re.Definition went to Franklin Mills Mall AMC Theater to watch the new groundbreaking film Mooz-lum. We read some reviews before attending but no review could have prepared us for what we were about to see. It is rare to find a film addresses the issues presented in Mooz-lum— especially with African American characters. This is truly a superb film.
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Written and directed by Qasim Basir, Mooz-lum is an incredible film with an incredible storyline. With an in your face analysis of Islam in America, Mooz-lum focuses on the difficulties of being young and bound by religion. Tariq Mahdi, played by Evan Ross, is a young man who was raised in a strict Islamic household. As a result of childhood restrictiveness and mistreatment, Tariq rebels against his Islamic roots and spends his freshman year of college trying to disassociate himself from his religion. Despite his efforts, Tariq is unable to escape his connection to Islam. Eventually, after the horrific events of 9/11, Tariq realizes that the isolated incidents that made him resent being a Muslim were not worthy of negatively altering his view of Islam.
In Mooz-lum, we follow Tariq down the topsy-turvy road of pain, anguish and confusion. We watch as a young African American Muslim regains appreciation for his religion while teaching non-Muslims about acceptance and understanding. Very few movies are bold enough to address issues of religion and discrimination in the way Mooz-lum has. This independent film is a must see. Check out the links below for the official website and Facebook page.
*Re.Definition Staff
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