"Unveiled" is a short documentary told from the perspective of two teenage, Muslim girls who seek to shatter the false reputation and connotation that the hijab carries in Western society. While the media often demeans Muslim women by recognizing the hijab as an oppressive force, the girls ultimately UNVEIL the truth that the media often overlooks.
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Director
Credits
Director: Sofia Bajwa
Cinematographer: Sofia Bajwa
Editor: Sofia Bajwa
Principal Cast: Subhana Ahmed, Shakeerah Adesina, Salimah Shaheed
Contact
Primary Entry: Platinum Badge, Film Badge
Secondary Entry: Music Badge, Interactive Badge, Film Festival Wristband
Year: 2019
Genre: Documentary
Screening in: Texas High School Shorts Program
Screening Section: Texas High School Shorts Competition
Screening Category: Texas High School
Country: United States
Language: English
Runtime: 4 mins