Free Screening and Forum
(PHILADELPHIA, PA 5/11/10) – On June 5th, the Philadelphia chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-PA) and the New Jersey chapter of the Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA-NJ) will host a screening and discussion of the documentary film, “Inside Islam: What a Billion Muslims Really Think.”
The documentary explores the opinions of Muslims worldwide on a variety of hot topics gathered in the world’s first major poll conducted by the Gallup organization. The forum will focus on discussing the Muslim view on terrorism, democracy, women and the West.
WHAT: Screening & Forum of “Inside Islam: What a Billion Muslims Really Think”
WHEN: Saturday, June 5, 2010, Doors Open at 2:00pm, Film Begins at 2:30pm
WHERE: International House Philadelphia, 3701 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA
More information at https://pa.cair.com/inside-islam/
Background:
The film examines questions on every American’s mind: Why is there so much anti-Americanism in the Muslim world? Who are the extremists and how do Muslims feel about them? What do Muslims like and dislike about the West? What do Muslim women really want?
This 55-minute documentary is produced by Michael Wolfe and Alex Kronemer (Muhammad: Legacy of a Prophet; Cities of Light: The Rise and Fall of Islamic Spain; Prince Among Slaves) and produced and directed by Robert Gardner (Arab and Jew: Return to the Promised Land; Elie Wiesel: First Person Singular; Islam: Empire of Faith).
CAIR is America’s largest Muslim civil liberties and advocacy organization. Its mission is to enhance the understanding of Islam, encourage dialogue, protect civil liberties, empower American Muslims, and build coalitions that promote justice and mutual understanding.
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CONTACT: E-Mail: info@philadelphia.cair.com
