Fordson: Faith, Fasting, Football

Released Sep 9, 2011

1h 34m

Documentary

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71%

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7 Reviews

83%

Popcornmeter

100+ Ratings

A mostly Muslim high-school football team from Dearborn, Mich., plays during Ramadan, as its members struggle to hold on to their Islamic faith in post-9/11 America.

Paul Brunick

New York Times

It rather proudly affirms the American dream, reclaiming it for Muslims who see no conflict between their patriotism and their faith.

Rated: 3.5/5

Sep 9, 2011

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Stephanie Merry

Washington Post

The biggest travesty isn't that the movie fails to stir "Rudy"-caliber emotions. It's that there was a meaningful story hiding behind the guise of a less serious genre.

Rated: 2/4

Sep 9, 2011

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Sara Stewart

New York Post

Coming on the eve of the 9/11 anniversary, this snapshot of middle America is a worthwhile addition to the cultural conversation.

Rated: 3/4

Sep 9, 2011

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Brian Costello

Common Sense Media

Excellent docu on Muslim high school football players.

Rated: 5/5

Aug 26, 2014

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Marsha McCreadie

Film Journal International

In this slick, professionally assembled football documentary, Muslim-American director Rashid Ghazi focuses on Arabs living in Dearborn, Michigan in a post-9/11 world.

Jan 6, 2012

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Audience Member

Everyone should see this wonderful and enlightening film. Outstanding!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/23/23

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Audience Member

A fascinating documentary!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/25/23

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Rashid Ghazi

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Ruth Leitman

Screenwriter

Basma Babar-Quraishi

Producer

Ash-har Quraishi

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Rashid Ghazi

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Azim Tai

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Synopsis

A mostly Muslim high-school football team from Dearborn, Mich., plays during Ramadan, as its members struggle to hold on to their Islamic faith in post-9/11 America.

Director: Rashid Ghazi
Producer: Basma Babar-Quraishi, Ash-har Quraishi
Screenwriter: Ruth Leitman
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 9, 2011, Limited
Runtime: 1h 34m