A film about what it is like to be Muslim in the United States will be shown this month to raise money for the Clara Mohammed School in Hamilton.The film ‘Mooz-lum’ is written and directed by Qasim Basir, a young African-American Muslim. ‘Mooz-lum’ attacks Islamist extremism while offering audiences a rare and illuminating depiction of life as a Muslim in America.“Qasim has been successful in educating his audience about Muslims as well as counteracting the Islamophobia, pervasive after 9/11,” said film organiser Dr Ameenah Ahad.‘Mooz-lum’ was the 2010 winner of the Best Narrative prize at the Urbanworld Film Festival. It has received rave reviews from Muslims and non-Muslims alike. Los Angeles Times reviewer Kevin Thomas called it a “potent” feature debut for writer-director Mr Basir.An online reviewer commented: “President Obama said in his 2011 State of the Union Address: ‘American Muslims are part of the American family’….I strongly suggest non-Muslims take a leap of understanding the American family and go see this film.”Said Dr Ahad: “We invite and encourage you to attend and would welcome your patronage. Sponsorship opportunities are also available.”Tickets are $30 and $50 for patrons and available at Liberty Theatre and Brunswick Street Bakery. For more information contact Tracey Sharrieff at tsharrieff[AT]hotmail.com or 799-0462, or Dr Ahad at dr.ameenah.ahad[AT]gmail.com or 537-5231.The film will be shown on April 29 at 7pm at Liberty Theatre.