This Is Us Soundtrack (2020)

Synopsis

A series of digital films showcasing the diversity of Muslim New Zealanders' experiences as they reveal what they love most. Shortly after March 15, when PM Jacinda Arden said, "they are we," some Muslims were left wondering who "they" are in her well-intentioned but problematic utterance. This series is an opportunity for New Zealand Muslims to talk about themselves, "we" as we see ourselves. Each "storyteller" is asked the same question, "what do you love the most?" Sometimes the answer is simple: love of tennis, the beach, or the outdoors. Often the answers lead to deeper contexts, like the strong connections between Islam and the whenua tangata or how a love of cooking allows someone to learn about patience. At other times, the stories tackle more difficult issues like the xenophobia faced by a family that has been here for over a century, or the realities of life since the attacks. The series aims to revel in stories that are ordinary yet special; unique but...

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