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By the Train

Screening in SHORTS PROGRAM: IN THE CITY

This poetic piece reflecting a Hijabis inner thoughts as she waits for her train, explores the effects that Islamophobia has on the daily life of visibly Muslim living in the Western world.

Directed by Niya Abdullahi

Co-presented by: Muslim International Film Festival, Tessellate Institute

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Niya Abdullahi is a Filmmaker and founder of Habasooda, a platform dedicated to sharing the richness of the Muslim experience. Themes of identity, liberation and resistance informs her work.

Earlier Event: June 18
Fo(u)r
Later Event: June 20
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