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At the heart of FEMALE MUSLIM IDENTITY lies the question of the hijab – a topic that is often avoided or misunderstood. This simple piece of fabric holds immense meaning: for some, a symbol of religious freedom; for others, a mark of oppression. It has long been a symbol of controversy, sacredness, “othering,” and defiance. With HEADBANG, I invite a deeper conversation about the complex truths surrounding the hijab and self-determination. HEADBANG is a deeply personal film for me: a reflection on my teen years as a Pakistani woman in small town America. My father hid me from our family in Pakistan, including his twin, until I was 30. This experience created a schism in my relationship to Islam and divided my identity perhaps forever. I am still trying to reconcile the voices at war within me. Then, my personal schism went "meta"... When I first started acting in tv/film the only roles available to me were those of hijabi women, often portrayed as voiceless, oppressed, or rad
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