UNITY MOSQUE
Film poster for "Unity Mosque" with rainbow socks next to mat.
UNITY MOSQUE
Film poster for "Unity Mosque" with rainbow socks next to mat.
A short film about one of the world's first Queer-affirming and gender-equal mosques

UNITY MOSQUE

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BEST DIRECTION - LGBTQ Toronto Film Festival

LGBTQ+ • Gender Equality • Religion • Islam • Interfaith • BIPOC • Women

Date of Completion: 2022 | Run Time: 6 minutes​​ | Language: English with English, Spanish, Arabic, and French subtitles | Captions: Yes | Director: Nicole Teeny | Producers: Nicole Teeny & Jordan Ehrlich

After having to hide their relationship while making the Hajj, Imam El-Farouk and his husband Troy co-founded Unity Mosque in Toronto, one of the world's first Queer-affirming and gender-equal mosques. Though the mosque (and filmmaker) receive threats and hate speech, the mosque forges on, playing a life-saving role in the lives of its members.

Educational Media Reviews Online | Reviewed by Lara Fountaine, Community Engagement and Visitor Relations Librarian, NC State University Libraries
"This film succinctly tells the story of Unity Mosque and the impact it has had on Muslims, particularly those who, in the past, have felt unwelcome in Islam [...] This film is recommended for general audiences or academic institutions."

Elle Magazine "Kashish Mumbai International Queer Film Festival"