Milwaukee Muslim Film Festival to highlight shared stories across cultures

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- The Milwaukee Muslim Film Festival is set to begin on Thursday, Oct. 19, in partnership with Milwaukee Film and the Milwaukee Muslim Women’s Coalition.

This year's festival, taking place at the historic Oriental Theatre, will feature seven films showcasing stories that aim to transcend countries, languages and cultures. Each screening will include local ethnic food offerings and post-screening discussions led by community leaders.

Launched in 2015 by the MMWC, the festival aims to share films that encourage reflection and celebrate the Muslim community's experiences globally.

The festival will open on Thursday with the film "Wisconsin Life: The Wisconsin Muslim Project." This PBS Wisconsin documentary highlights stories of prominent Muslims in the state, including Brother Will Perry and Isaak Mohamed', among others.

This film will be followed by international films like "In Search of Bengali Harlem," a journey into the life of actor and playwright Alaudin Ullah.

Additional films include narratives from the Netherlands, Germany, the United Arab Emirates, France and Egypt, offering diverse insights into various Muslim experiences. These films tackle topics ranging from migration tragedies to women's rights advocacy through artistic expression.

To learn more about how to be part of the event and access the full film lineup, click here.