"On a Wing and a Prayer: An American Muslim Learns to Fly" is a documentary film about Monem and Iman Salam, a Bellingham, WA couple with big and small dreams, a family, and a story. Monem, the son of Pakistani parents, a family man and a devout Muslim, acts on his dream to become a pilot like his Dad. His wife Iman, born in America to Palestinian parents, dreams of becoming the Muslim Martha Stewart. Not unlike many Muslims in America, the bridging of their Muslim and American identities is a daily activity. The small-scale film brings a much-needed insight about Muslim family life in America in its universal and unique perspectives.
Has 9/11 made it impossible for American Muslims to fly planes and become pilots? For that matter, has it become impossible to even ride planes without going through "random" thorough search and people staring at us throughout the trip? I really felt bad for the lady sitting in my same raw on the plane the other day for taking up the responsibility of watching every move I made. She could have used some sleep.
I know a friend whose father was denied a visit visa to USA to attend her graduation because of his past job as a pilot. It sure has not been easy for many people on all ends to put up with these new restrictions. However, I look forward to watching the film “On a Wing and a Prayer," which puts forward an optimistic, humorous outlook on the issue.
http://www.bellinghamherald.com/255/story/400443.html
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