“8 CENTURIES OF MUSLIMS IN AMERICA” provides a comprehensive study of how the history of Islam in America has evolved. Hailed for its extraordinary narrative power and unprecedented scope in rewriting history, the documentary follows settlements of African Muslims in America during the 14th century, who were seen practicing their religion by Christopher Columbus in 1492.
The film traces Muslim history through the slavery era, then reconstructs the dawning of the 20th century, which brought the birth of a new Islamic movement. This epic documentary then follows the immigration of Muslims from around the world who over the next 100 years, would build monumental Islamic mosques and institutions that would change the religious landscape of America.
The documentary also chronicles early history of the Ahmadiyyah's, Moorish Science Temple and the Nation of Islam. "8 Centuries of Muslims in America" defines the Muslim experience in America like never before. It feature never before released video footage of Imam W.D. Mohammed, son of Elijah Muhammad, who reintroduced mainstream Islam to millions Americans inspiring the greatest mass religious conversion in United States history.
Running Time: 1Hour 48 Minutes
Produced by: Muslim News Magazine |
