Episode 389: In The Seats With... Nausheen Dadabhoy and 'An Act Of Worship'

It's hard to walk a mile in someone else's shoes until you get a sense of what they've had to go through...Fresh off it's world premiere, we get the chance to dive into the brand new documentary 'An Act Of Worship'.An Act of Worship  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 knowledge and intimate access to the Muslim community, the filmmaking team is able to take charge of the account, which has previously been shaped by outsiders.  This film opens a window into the world of Muslim Americans through collective memory. To say that this film is a poignant and important watch to even get the sense of what it means to be a Muslim in America is an understatement.  It's shocking, it's painful and it makes sure that you can't look away.We had the unique pleasure of sitting down with director Nausheen Dadabhoy about her inspiration for the film and so very much more...