The new film The Big Sick explores the challenges when Muslims decide to date outside of their own culture and religion. Based on the real-life relationship of writer and star Kumail Nanjiani, the film centers on a Pakistani-American and his white, non-Muslim girlfriend.
We discuss the themes of the film and the occasionally uncomfortable issues that can arise. Our guests:
- Ilhan Ali, intersectional feminist, activist, and stand-up comedian
- Imad Abid, 25-year-old Muslim American
- Sareer Fazili, president of the Islamic Center of Rochester
- Doug Kester, teacher, actor, and traveler