They Call Me Muslim

Muslim Women and the Decision to Wear a Hijab

In popular Western imagination, a Muslim woman in a veil - or hijab - is a symbol of Islamic oppression. But what does it mean for women's freedom when a democratic country forbids the wearing of the veil? In this provocative documentary, filmmaker Diana Ferrero portrays the struggle of two women - one in France and one in Iran - to express themselves freely.

Official Selection at the Copenhagen International Documentary Film Festival and the Human Rights Watch International Film Festival, New York.

"Deep and compelling...an intimate experience with two very different Muslim women...but united in their humanity...Appeals to anyone interested in moving beyond shallow stereotypes and into a real experience of modern Muslim women today." - Sandy Tolan, NPR