MUSLIM MILITARY STORIES http://www.muslimmilitarystories.com A web-based film series Thu, 23 Mar 2017 06:00:05 +0000 en-US hourly 1 The Project http://www.muslimmilitarystories.com/about/ Tue, 02 Aug 2016 04:38:17 +0000 http://www.muslimmilitarystories.com/?p=78 Muslim Military Stories is a series of short documentary films about Muslim Americans who have served in the United States Armed Forces. The project profiles a diverse group of men and women – immigrants, converts, and American-born Muslims – who have volunteered to protect the United States and uphold its Constitution. Through their stories, we explore universal themes, such as faith, patriotism, and citizenship that all viewers, regardless of background, can understand.  By showing the contributions of Muslim American military personnel, the project aims to counter negative stereotypes, foster understanding, and contribute to healing during a moment of great social tension. Muslim Military Stories will be distributed online via our digital media and non-profit partners.

Producer

David Washburn has collaborated with Muslim American and veteran participants on a number of film projects. Most recently, he produced An American Mosque, a documentary about a hate-crime that destroyed a mosque in California and the interfaith healing that followed the fire. It was broadcast on PBS nationwide (2014-16) and selected as part of the US State Department’s film diplomacy program, American Film Showcase. Last year, he edited the feature documentary, Finally A Voice, about Vietnam veterans organizing for fair treatment. His current work is supported by the California Humanities, Massachusetts Humanities, and the Hartley Film Foundation, among others.

Contact

muslimvets@gmail.com

]]> SHAREDA HOSEIN – ARMY http://www.muslimmilitarystories.com/vet-film/ Tue, 02 Aug 2016 00:58:52 +0000 http://www.muslimmilitarystories.com/?p=52 Shareda served in the Army for thirty years and worked to educate her colleagues about Islam.

]]> TIAN SOEPANGAT – NAVY http://www.muslimmilitarystories.com/a-question-of-duty/ Tue, 02 Aug 2016 00:43:33 +0000 http://www.muslimmilitarystories.com/?p=70 Tian did not tell the Navy he was Muslim until he was ready. How was his religion viewed by fellow sailors?

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