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This powerful documentary explores an important subject -- homosexuality in the Muslim world -- with humanity and courage.
All Critics (32) | Top Critics (16) | DVD (2)
Covering more than half a dozen countries, Sharma stretches himself too thin, and as a result the documentary seems sketchy; he would have done well to present on-screen some of the background information in his production notes. Dec 9, 2008 | Full Review…
Covering more than half a dozen countries, Sharma stretches himself too thin, and as a result the documentary seems sketchy; he would have done well to present on-screen some of the background information in his production notes.
Andrea Gronvall
For all the research, courage and passion that went into it, the movie is sometimes curiously one-note. Sep 5, 2008 | Rating: 2.5/4
For all the research, courage and passion that went into it, the movie is sometimes curiously one-note.
John Hartl
[Director Sharma's] focus on religion and this particular religion's all but certain hostility to same-sex love means there can be no answers to the spiritual searching of many of his characters. Sep 4, 2008 | Full Review…
[Director Sharma's] focus on religion and this particular religion's all but certain hostility to same-sex love means there can be no answers to the spiritual searching of many of his characters.
Philip Kennicott
Often fascinating and provocative, although, as a film, it feels a bit long and somewhat repetitive. Aug 22, 2008 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review…
Often fascinating and provocative, although, as a film, it feels a bit long and somewhat repetitive.
David Wiegand
A Jihad for Love is a courageous documentary on the plight of gays in the Muslim world, and it reveals how the devout attempt to reconcile their sexual orientation and their faith. Aug 1, 2008 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…
A Jihad for Love is a courageous documentary on the plight of gays in the Muslim world, and it reveals how the devout attempt to reconcile their sexual orientation and their faith.
Kevin Thomas
The film is propelled by tales of Muslims wrestling with their faith and sexual identity. Aug 1, 2008 | Rating: 3/4
The film is propelled by tales of Muslims wrestling with their faith and sexual identity.
Lisa Kennedy
director Parvez Sharma sets out across the world to find out what it means to be gay and Muslim. In most cases, it means trouble. Apr 29, 2009 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…
director Parvez Sharma sets out across the world to find out what it means to be gay and Muslim. In most cases, it means trouble.
Don Willmott
A poignant and sobering depiction of the struggle of gay Muslims in 12 countries to reconcile their sexual orientation with their faith. Apr 21, 2009 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…
A poignant and sobering depiction of the struggle of gay Muslims in 12 countries to reconcile their sexual orientation with their faith.
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
Parvez Sharma's documentary, "A Jihad for Love", traces heartening, harrowing stories of Muslim gay men and lesbians. Sep 12, 2008 | Rating: 6/10
Parvez Sharma's documentary, "A Jihad for Love", traces heartening, harrowing stories of Muslim gay men and lesbians.
Cynthia Fuchs
It is presented as an inside view of the issue, but bears the judgmental stamp of the outsider, almost to the point of cultural exploitation. Sep 5, 2008 | Rating: C | Full Review…
It is presented as an inside view of the issue, but bears the judgmental stamp of the outsider, almost to the point of cultural exploitation.
Bill White
With each familiar story, you wish Sharma dug a little deeper into the issue. Still, his message conveys. Sep 4, 2008 | Full Review…
With each familiar story, you wish Sharma dug a little deeper into the issue. Still, his message conveys.
Tricia Olszewski
To be called a monster and then be stoned to death is pretty much as bad as it can get. Aug 29, 2008 | Full Review…
To be called a monster and then be stoned to death is pretty much as bad as it can get.
Les Wright
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