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Light Upon Light: A Documentary On Hijab
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Light Upon Light: A Documentary On Hijab

Mar 2, 2025
2h 5m
★ 0.0

Forget what you think you know about the hijab.

Overview

Light Upon Light: A Documentary on Hijab is an intimate and deeply personal exploration of the diverse, raw, and untold stories of hijabi women. Through open and vulnerable conversations with 7 women, the film dismantles stereotypes, highlights the challenges imposed by society, and celebrates the profound beauty of the hijab beyond a mere clothing choice. It captures the individuality of each woman’s story—how they came to wear the hijab, the struggles they’ve faced, and the strength they’ve found in it. More than just fabric, the hijab is a journey, often misunderstood, and influenced by the way the world perceives it. By amplifying voices that are often unheard, the documentary creates a space for empathy, challenges misconceptions, and invites a deeper understanding of what it truly means to wear the hijab; inspiring everyone to see hijab in a new light.

Genres

Documentary

Cast

Mariam Yassein

Subject

Mariam Yassein

Rahma Ahmed

Subject

Rahma Ahmed

Rawan Mohab

Subject

Rawan Mohab

Madina Loodin

Subject

Madina Loodin

Naveen Balkhi

Subject

Naveen Balkhi

Mehnaz Anshah

Subject

Mehnaz Anshah

Salwa Sadek

Poet

Salwa Sadek

Shaikha Alshemeili

Ballerina

Shaikha Alshemeili

Safiya Tahhan

Ballerina

Safiya Tahhan

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