Mooz-Lum (2011)

Amid a strict Muslim rearing and a social life he's never had, Tariq enters college confused. New peers, family and mentors help him find his place, but the 9-11 attacks force him to face his past and make the biggest decisions of his life.

Director:

Qasim Basir

Writer:

Qasim Basir

Stars:

Evan Ross, Nia Long, Roger Guenveur Smith

7 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Evan Ross	...	Tariq Mahdi
Nia Long	...	Safiyah Mahdi
Roger Guenveur Smith	...	Hassan Mahdi
Danny Glover	...	Dean Francis
Summer Bishil	...	Iman
Dorian Missick	...	Professor Jamal
Kunal Sharma	...	Hamza
Michael Simpson	...	Jason
Maryam Basir	...	Ayanna
Kimberley Drummond	...	Taqua Mahdi
Vladimi Versailles	...	Cedric
Jonathan Smith	...	Young Tariq
Jon Manganello	...	Matthew (as Jonathan Manganello)
Atif Hashwi	...	Muhammad
Azhar Usman	...	Brother Hussein

Storyline

Amid a strict Muslim rearing and a social life he's never had, Tariq (Evan Ross) enters college confused. New peers, family and mentors help him find his place, but the 9-11 attacks force him to face his past and make the biggest decisions of his life.

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Plot Keywords:

one word title

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Genres:

Drama | Family

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for thematic material and some violent content

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

February 2011 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Ameena Sky Media, Peace Film

Technical Specs

Runtime:

94 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Goofs

After the dance Tariq goes to Ayanna's room, he leaves wearing his coat; when he gets to his room he has no coat.

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Connections

Referenced in Ebert Presents: At the Movies: Episode #2.21 (2011)

User Reviews

Mooz-lum: A fresh perspective on Al-Islam and Muslim Americans.

President Obama said in his 2011 State of the Union Address - "American Muslims are part of the American Family".

Mooz-lum was in theaters less than 1 month from this historic statement. A story about a yong Muslim boy Tariq (Evan Ross) growing up as a Muslim in America. We experience his challenges, his rebellion and most of all his emotional struggle in accepting the religion that he was born into while living in the country that sometimes reject and ridicule it.

I strongly suggest non-Muslims take a leap of understanding the American Family and go see this film. Directed by Qasim "Q" Basir and a star studded cast including Nia Long, Evan Ross, Danny Glover and more.