An American Mosque

Anti-Muslim sentiment in America did not begin with the long-term fallout of 9/11. In An American Mosque, filmmaker David Washburn revisits a 1994 hate crime against Muslim-American citizens in Yuba City, CA, where an arson fire burned a new mosque. Combining archival footage with recent interviews, the documentary tells the story of this still-unsolved heinous act that resulted in the destruction of a mosque that was built with hundreds of small donations and sweat equity. Fortunately, the diverse churches in the area—including Christian and Sikh—threw their support behind rebuilding efforts to make an even more glorious house of worship. Along the way, viewers hear from people who were involved in building and rebuilding, as well as law enforcement officials who felt stymied by a tough investigation. Examining a horrible act that ultimately led to a powerful example of goodwill between neighbors, this moving and timely documentary is highly recommended. [Note: this is also being sold to individuals for $19.95 at www.anamericanmosque.com.] Aud: C, P. (T. Keogh)