From Slate Magazine · Aymann Ismail · · 1m 20s
Mahershala Ali’s New Movie Is Unusual
Mahershala Ali stars in a Muslim action film about fatherhood and faith.
In brief
Mahershala Ali stars in a Muslim action film about fatherhood and faith. Mahershala Ali’s film Your Mother explores Muslim fatherhood through violent action and religious themes. Originally reported by Slate Magazine.
The movie starts
Ali plays Latif, a Muslim father in Houston.
Latif’s job
He kills people but struggles with newborn care.
The baby’s problem
Latif’s daughter has formula allergy.
Tariq’s past
He lost his wife to infection after birth.
The title’s meaning
A hadith says your mother deserves care first.
Hwan Yoon
John Cho plays a Christian militant targeting Latif.
Latif’s struggle
He tries to be supermom while fighting.
Latif’s faith
His religion frustrates him more than it helps.
The sword
Ali’s sword has 'die before you die' inscribed.
The performance
Ali’s anger scene shows emotional control.
The film’s message
Muslims don’t need to explain their faith.
The context
Islamophobia is rising in the u.s.
The impact
More Muslim filmmakers feel free to create.
The takeaway
This film shows muslim fatherhood through action.
The future
Muslim filmmakers can explore complex stories without burden.
Here's the gist
Mahershala Ali’s film Your Mother explores Muslim fatherhood through violent action and religious themes.
