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Americanish (2021)

All the feels!

Americanish beautifully portrays a range of experiences among Muslim-American women in a contemporary world. The film demonstrates that Muslim women are not a monolith, despite often being represented as such. All three of the leading women are driven and persistent in pursuit of their differing goals. By highlighting these differences, the film challenges the harmful stereotype of Muslim women as universally oppressed and devoid of agency. The film is so funny and enjoyable, but also poignant and filled with deeper meaning. I was rooting for Sameem, Ameera, and Maryam from beginning to end! It was a joy to watch and I can't recommend it enough.