The Tainted Veil

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The Tainted Veil

2015

1h 18m

Documentary

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9 Reviews

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50+ Ratings

People discuss the history and meaning of the veil.

Ben Kenigsberg

New York Times

As the movie trots through Europe and the Middle East, academics and clerics weigh in on the hijab's purpose and scriptural basis. Some interviewees note its changing use over time.

Dec 10, 2015

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Frank Scheck

Hollywood Reporter

Rambling and unfocused, The Tainted Veil fails to do justice to its important subject matter, which the film itself seems to acknowledge toward its conclusion.

Dec 9, 2015

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Diana Clarke

Village Voice

Some of what the interviewees say will be offensive, no matter your point of view. Go and listen. Bring a friend so you can keep the discussion going after the credits roll.

Dec 8, 2015

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Teo Bugbee

The Daily Beast

It might seem elementary, but as The Tainted Veil shows, religious garments are not an excuse to assume you know everything about a person.

Sep 25, 2017

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Avi Offer

NYC Movie Guru

A timely doc that opens up a lot of issues for post-discussion. You'll never look at a hijab the same way again.

Rated: 7/10

Dec 13, 2015

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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat

Spirituality & Practice

A documentary on opinions swirling around Muslim women wearing the hijab.

Rated: 3/5

Dec 11, 2015

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Nahla Al Fahad

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Mazen al Khayrat

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Ovidio Salazar

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Mazen al Khayrat

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Stephenie Dopferah

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Alyazia Bint Nahyan

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People discuss the history and meaning of the veil.

Director: Nahla Al Fahad, Mazen al Khayrat, Ovidio Salazar
Producer: Alyazia Bint Nahyan
Screenwriter: Mazen al Khayrat, Stephenie Dopferah
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Runtime: 1h 18m

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