The filmmaker Joshua Seftel has been involved in two different media projects that open up a dialogue about Muslims living in the West.
He was involved with the film, Stranger At The Gate, and the TV series, Secret Life of Muslims.
Both of these projects feature and collaborate with famous people in the Muslim community, including Malala Yousafzai, Reza Aslan, and Linda Sarsour.
After 9/11, there were many negative stereotypes and media portrayals of Muslims which led to violence against Muslims.
Interfaith dialogue between people of different faiths is important to promoting social justice in our world.
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STRANGER AT THE GATE
This inspiring film is actually based on a true story.
A U.S. marine, Richard "Mac" McKinney, comes back from war in Iraq and Afghanistan where he came to see Muslims as the enemy.
Amidst drinking, and struggling with the trauma of war, he is livid to see Muslims now living in his area.
Eventually he decides to plant a bomb in an Islamic community center.
But before he can carry out his plan, an Afghan refugee wins him over with a surprising act of kindness.
He makes friends in the Islamic community center and eventually converts to Islam himself.
The film shows an example of courage and compassion in the face of hatred.
Malala Yousafzai was involved in the making of the movie.
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SECRET LIFE OF MUSLIMS
This is a series that interviews a variety of Muslims on their day to day lives.
The show uses humor to subvert negative stereotypes about Muslims and display them as a diverse community.
Reza Aslan, a prominent muslim author, is one of the producers.
Linda Sarsour, a muslim political activist, is also featured.
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