I have been digging into everything from film maker Kurt Kuenne these last two days.
This short movie is around 16 minutes long. I promise that it goes at a quick pace and the plot is interesting. You will enjoy, inshahallah, the feel-good aspect to the piece.
No, it is not an Islamic movie but it is in keeping with our belief that even a smile is a kind of charity. I hope it will make you smile.
I am a Muslim-American mom living and working in the shadow of Egypt's pyramids. It's been a long journey (and I'm not just talking about the plane ride).
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2 comments:
A smile is definitely a kind of charity. Thanks for giving me one today.
Asalamu Alaykom Angelle,
GREAT! I'm glad you liked it. I hope more people trust that it's a uplifting feel-good movie which will stay with them days after they first view it.
Anyone else watch it?
Please let me know :)
Thanks!
Yosra
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