A mother-daughter love story that reveals the often unseen intricacies of coming out and of seeking common ground and family.
"COMING AROUND is a moving portrayal of a story that is all too common but seldom told. This tender film perfectly encapsulates the beautiful work of loving other humans unconditionally, and both the pain and joy that results from the courageous act of showing the world our most honest selves. Nothing delights me more than a piece of art that is as gorgeous as it is important. COMING AROUND clears that difficult bar with ease."
— Arij Mikati, Managing Director, Culture Change, Pillars
"This film serves as a precious rebuke to a political realm that pits queer and Muslim identities against each other. It offers Queer Muslim youth a rare opportunity to finally hear their story being told."
— Mo Naqvi, Emmy-award winning documentary filmmaker
Screenings
March 2023
Thessaloniki International Documentary Festival (Thessaloniki, Greece)
– nominated for the Golden Alexander in the Newcomer’s Competition
Mar 7, 2023
Mar 8, 2023
May 2023
DOXA Documentary Film Festival (Vancouver, Canada)
– nominated for the Nigel Moore Youth Award
May 9, 2023
June 2023
Frameline Film Festival (San Francisco, CA, US)
– nominated for the Frameline Juried Award for Outstanding Doc and Frameline Audience Award for Best Documentary
June 22, 2023
July 2023
Outfest (Los Angeles, CA, US)
July 22, 2023
September 2023
Cinema Diverse: The Palm Springs LGBTQ Film Festival (Palm Springs, CA, US)
– Winner: Director’s Choice Award
Sep 29, 2023
Twin Cities Arab Film Festival (Minneapolis, MN, US)
Sep 30, 2023
October 2023
NewFest (Brooklyn, NY, US)
– Winner: Audience Award
Oct 15, 2023
Q-Fest (Eau Claire, Wisconsin, US)
Oct 21, 2023
Reel Affirmations Film Festival (Washington DC, US)
Oct 22, 2023
November 2023
Bimovie Womenfilmweek (Munich, Germany)
Nov 2, 2023
Nov 4, 2023
Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US)
Nov 5, 2023
St. Louis International Film Festival
Nov 13, 2023
December 2023
JAYU Human Rights Film Festival (Toronto, Canada)
Dec 8, 2023
February 2024
Spokane International Film Festival (Spokane, WA)
– Winner: Documentary Jury Award (Silver SpIFFy)
Feb 13, 2024
Seattle Asian American Film Festival (Seattle, WA)
Feb 25, 2024
March 2024
DOCUTAH International Documentary Film Festival (St. George, Utah)
March 2, 2024
April 2024
Lovers Film Festival (Torino, Italy)
April 20, 2024
Cinema Columbus (Columbus, OH)
April 26, 2024
Greenwich International Film Festival (Greenwich, CT)
– nominated for Social Impact Award
April 12-14, 2024
May 2024
Arab Film Festival at the National Arab Museum (Dearborn, MI)
May 17, 2024
June 2024
NewFest Pride (virtual encore)
June, 2024
More screenings coming soon.
