The Inner-city Muslim Action Network Presents...
June 13-15th, 2010 | Chicago
Inner-City Muslim Action Network presents the Salaam Film Festival on June 13-15th, 2010 in Chicago. The festival provides the unique opportunity to explore the intricacies and complexities of Muslim communities while promoting a culture of appreciation through feature-length films, documentaries, and short programs. The festival celebrates the rich talents of Muslims across genres.
This event is part of the week long Streets 2010: Urban International Festival that ends on June 19th with Takin’ It to the Streets in Marquette Park, Chicago. Streets 2010 is anticipated to attract over 20,000 attendees.
One Chicago, One Nation Film Contest
IMAN will screen shorts from the One Chicago, One Nation Online Film Contest winners. The films are based in or about Chicago and demonstrate people of different backgrounds working together for the common good.
Free admission, donations accepted.
Early arrival encouraged
SUNDAY, JUNE 13th
Max Palevsky Cinema, University of Chicago
1212 East 59th Street Chicago IL 60637 map
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Rappers, Divas and Virtuosos:
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Warring Factions5:30pm | 75 min Directed by Justin Mashouf An American-born Iranian breakdancer confronts issues of dual citizenship from conflicting countries as he travels to Iran. Warring Factions is a call to (dis)arms through a documentary film. |
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Les Barons7:30pm | 111 min Directed by Nabil Ben Yadir Set in modern-day Brussels, three friends lead lives of apathy and unhurried torpor. When real life crashes into their dream world, they are forced to deal with life, love and the future. |
MONDAY, JUNE 14th
Assembly Hall at International House, University of Chicago
1414 E 59th St Chicago IL 60637
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Deen Tight6pm | 75 minDirected by Mustafa Davis Muslim Hip Hop artists in US and UK discuss balancing faith, culture, and daily life pressures. Some discuss music as cultural expression while others state it as disobedience to God. Deen Tight will be preceded by works from Mohammed Ezoubeiri |
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Bilal’s Stand8:00pm | | 99 min Directed by Sultan Sharrief A student is forced to decide whether to continue to work for his family business or pursue higher education. Director Sultan Sharrief will be present for Questions and Answers after the film. |
TUESDAY, JUNE 15th
Assembly Hall at International House, University of Chicago
1414 E 59th St Chicago IL 60637
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Message From the East6pm | 56 minProduced & Directed by Endless Eye The life of Muhammad Iqbal during colonial rule in South Asia is examined in this documentary. Producer Sean Fahey and Director Jeremiah Hammerling will be present for Questions and Answers. |
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A Son’s Sacrifice7:30pm | 26 mins Produced & Directed by Musa Syeed & Yoni Brook Caught between preserving Bangladeshi heritage and the pressure be an all-American man, Imran takes over his father’s business as he defines himself as a Muslim and a son at an annual ritual. |
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