Praise for A JIHAD FOR LOVE
CRITIC'S PICK! "Brave...Eye-opening!” - Sara Cardace, New York Magazine
“Revealing and moving…notable for its depiction of the tenacity with which its subjects hold on to their faith despite the wall of bigotry, often homicidal, that confronts them.”
-Wall Street Journal -Read the full review
“A remarkable exploration, six years in the making, of the lives and struggles of gays and lesbians in the Islamic world today.”-Huffington Post -Read the full review
“Dignity and despair woven tightly together…Courageous.” -The Guardian -Read the full review
“Lifts the veil of secrecy….frankly brave.” -NPR, Talk of the Nation -Read the full review
“A passionate, essential first step … both haunting and inspiring.”- New York Sun
“Fascinating, provocative, important.” - San Francisco Chronicle
“Intimate portrayals...courageous.”- Boston Globe
“Pioneering, heartfelt...this film will both inspire and anger.”- Bay Area Reporter
“Provocative, deeply felt, original and emotionally complex.” - Jim Ridley, Village Voice
“Heartfelt debut … gains depth of feeling as it goes and even develops something of a nail-biting narrative.” - Nathan Lee, The New York Times
“Rich with compelling, often heartbreaking stories…a much-needed reminder that the foundation of any great religion consists of love and understanding.” - Phil Hall, Film Threat
“Numerous compelling stories…socially groundbreaking work.” - Kevin B. Lee, Slant Magazine
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