In just 36 seconds, everything changes
"36 Seconds: Portrait of a Hate Crime" dives deep into the heart-wrenching tragedy of three Muslim-American students, brutally taken from their families in Chapel Hill, NC. This film isn't just a documentary; it's a call to action. Filmmaker Tarek Albaba captures the raw emotions of grief and transformation as the victims' families shift from sorrow to advocacy. Their journey embodies resilience, urging us to confront the ugly reality of hate crimes and the urgent need for justice. Through their story, we are reminded that every second counts in the fight against intolerance. Join the movement—let’s turn pain into purpose and foster understanding in our communities.
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1. Raise awareness about Islamophobia and hate crimes against racial minorities through community-focused and educational screenings.
2. Hold discussions for interfaith dialogue post-screenings and raise donations for related nonprofits.
3. Engage audiences across the globe to support anti-hate organizations and encourage responsible media reporting.
Let’s combat prejudice and foster understanding across diverse communities and working towards a more inclusive society together ❤️🔥
Nonprofits
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- Institute for Social Policy and Understanding
ISPU provides objective research and education about American Muslims to support well-informed dialogue and decision-making.
- Our Three Winners
With increasingly demonizing rhetoric towards American Muslims and marginalized groups and a rise of hate crimes Our Three Winners Foundation (OTW) has an especially important role to play in disrupting the rampant hate that risks becoming the status quo. OTW was created to honor the short, but rich lives of Deah, Yusor, and Razan and to develop systematic and lasting solutions and interventions to mitigate prejudice, bigotry, and hate crimes.
- Peace Through Action USA
Peace Through Action USA activates and equips Americans to implement practical peaceful solutions to aggression and violence in their communities and our country.
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