| Filmmaker's view |
I am a journalist and documentary filmmaker of Algerian origin who has been living in Canada since 1988. Since the terrorist attacks of 9/11, I have witnessed the different ways in which Muslims in the US and Canada are treated. Crossing the American borders if you are a Muslim man is a risk that many are afraid to take.
But I had always thought that perhaps this fear was exaggerated and that Muslims in North America were viewing themselves as victims.
But I had always thought that perhaps this fear was exaggerated and that Muslims in North America were viewing themselves as victims.
I was astounded then by a 2010 ABC News/ Washington Post poll that showed that 46 per cent of Americans said they held unfavourable attitudes towards Islam - compared with 24 per cent in January 2002 - and that more than half of the American population believes there are more violent extremists within Islam than in any other religion.
I wanted to explore this big change of opinion. This research convinced me that there was a story to tell and this motivated me to make an investigative film about Islamophobia in the US.
I wanted to explore this big change of opinion. This research convinced me that there was a story to tell and this motivated me to make an investigative film about Islamophobia in the US.
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