Muslim gay filmmaker Parvez Sharma filmed A Jihad for Love in 12 countries and 9 languages. The documentary explores the complex global intersections between Islam and homosexuality, and enters the many worlds of Islam by illuminating multiple stories as diverse as Islam itself. Through this documentary, Sharma reclaims the Islamic concept of a greater Jihad, whose true meaning is akin to ‘an inner struggle’ or ‘to strive in the path of God’ – the documentary subjects are willing to take the risk in their quest to lay equal claim to their profoundly held faith. Following the screening will be an informal discussion facilitated by campus colleagues. Snacks provided!
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Film Screening of “A Jihad for Love”
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
6 pm to 8 pm
Doheny Memorial Library 240
