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Film Screening and Talkback: An Act of Worship

Thursday, March 9, 2023
6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

Visit during extended hours at the CMA and enjoy a screening inspired by Reverent Ornament: Art from the Islamic World.

An Act of Worship (2022) is a polyphonic portrait of the last 30 years of Muslim life in America. Told through the lens of Muslims living in the United States, the film offers a counter-narrative of pivotal moments in U.S. history and explores the impact of anti-Muslim rhetoric and policy on young Muslims who came of age after 9/11. Due to their first-hand experience and intimate access to the Muslim community, the three Muslim women activists who make up the filmmaking team are able to take charge of the account, which has previously been shaped by outsiders.