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Fordson: Faith, Fasting, Football

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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.

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Paul Brunick New York Times 09/09/2011
3.5/5
It rather proudly affirms the American dream, reclaiming it for Muslims who see no conflict between their patriotism and their faith. Go to Full Review Stephanie Merry Washington Post 09/09/2011
2/4
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. Go to Full Review Sara Stewart New York Post 09/09/2011
3/4
Coming on the eve of the 9/11 anniversary, this snapshot of middle America is a worthwhile addition to the cultural conversation. Go to Full Review Brian Costello Common Sense Media 08/26/2014
5/5
Excellent docu on Muslim high school football players. Go to Full Review Marsha McCreadie Film Journal International 01/06/2012
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. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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06/02/2016 Everyone should see this wonderful and enlightening film. Outstanding! See more 01/22/2014 A fascinating documentary!!! See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Rashid Ghazi

Director

Ruth Leitman

Screenwriter

Basma Babar-Quraishi

Producer

Ash-har Quraishi

Producer

Rashid Ghazi

Executive Producer

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
Production Co
North Shore Films LLC
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 9, 2011, Limited
Runtime
1h 34m