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About the Series
Through the experiences of six people, the films reveal how debates over religion, secularism and identity reach into everyday life, shaping careers, relationships and possibilities for the future. Alongside experiences of prejudice and exclusion, we encounter creativity, ambition and the relationships that sustain them.
Together, these personal portraits ask who gets to belong, on what terms, and how people make a place for themselves in the society they call home.
Attend a screening
Watch all six films together, then join filmmakers and featured participants for a conversation about the experiences behind the films and the questions they raise about work, faith and belonging.
More screenings coming soon to Montreal, Quebec City and Toronto
The Six Films
Mayah
Funny, outspoken and proudly Québécoise, Mayah found happiness in her conversion to Islam. But when she began wearing the hijab, the French teaching career she loved was suddenly at risk. How could something that brought her so much joy cost her so much?
Coach Elyo
He arrived in Montréal with just $60 in his pocket. Today, Coach Elyo co-owns the boxing gym where he once trained, helping young people find the same sense of purpose and belonging that changed his own life.
Narcy
Hip-hop gave Narcy a voice and a community when he was finding his place in Québec. Today, the rapper and Concordia professor encourages a new generation to think critically, challenge stereotypes and question the labels society puts on people, including within his own community.
Nour
Céline Dion played an unlikely role in bringing Nour's family to Québec. Growing up in Sherbrooke, she developed her own love of music and went on to become a choir director. But now, the career she's devoted herself to is in jeopardy.
Fatemeh
When Fatemeh was removed from her classroom in Chelsea, her students and their parents rallied around her. They wrote heartfelt messages and tied green ribbons to the school fence. Years later, those small acts of kindness still mean everything to her.
Eduardo
As a teenager, Eduardo held deep prejudices against Muslims. An unexpected friendship challenged everything he thought he knew. Today, he's a Muslim himself, raising a family in Québec and trying to build bridges between communities.
Support the Project
Help us take Being Muslim in Québec to more communities. Your contribution will support additional screenings, discussions and outreach, giving more people the opportunity to encounter these stories and the questions they raise.
Interested in hosting a screening?
We welcome inquiries from community organizations, schools and cultural spaces interested in hosting a screening.
Contact info@muslimmediahub.com to discuss bringing the series to your audience.
About Muslim Media Hub
Muslim Media Hub exists because the stories we see on screen shape how we understand one another. We want audiences to encounter a wider range of Muslim lives and experiences, and Muslim storytellers to have the opportunities and resources to tell those stories.
Based in Mississauga, Ontario, we produce documentaries, television, podcasts and digital content. Through film labs, fellowships and workshops, we also provide training and mentorship for emerging filmmakers. Our work connects storytelling with practical opportunities to learn, create and reach audiences, helping challenge prejudice and broaden understanding of Muslim communities.
Produced by Muslim Media Hub.
Supported in part by The Muslim Fund.
