The Oakland Asian Cultural Center will rescreen filmmaker, writer, artist and social activist Mara Ahmed’s films

The Muslims I Know

A documentary written and produced by Mara Ahmed

Thursday, April 19, 2018
Film Starts: 7:30pm

Doors Open: 7:15pm / Event: 7:30pm – 9:30pm

The events of 9/11 have created much interest in Islam and Muslims. Mainstream media have responded to this demand for information with generalizations and stereotypes. America’s community of Muslims longs to be a part of the discourse. THE MUSLIMS I KNOW is a documentary that gives them a chance to be heard and understood through dialogue with non-Muslim Americans.

—– The Muslims I Know (2008) 58 minutes

Free and Open to the Public

Both film screenings will be followed by Q & A with Mara Ahmed via Skype

Currently on Exhibition:

‘This Heirloom’

A Graphic Collage Exhibition by Mara Ahmed

EXHIBITION DATES:

FEBRUARY 7 – APRIL 26, 2018