Day 3: Irshad Manji’s “Faith Without Fear”

We are having a wonderful week screening some incredibly moving, thought-provoking and inspiring documentaries!

Day three of the Festival is about a name that many of you may have heard in passing, on the web, on TV, or the papers. Canadian Irshad Manji has become the poster name for radical Islamic reform. Through her unapologetic comments, Manji has made many friends, but also enemies, many of whom disagree with the way she calls for change.

Tonight, we will be screening “Faith Without Fear”, Irshad Manji’s feature documentary about her thoughts on Islam, about those who oppose her, and others who support her. In the documentary, we find out more about the woman the New York Times called “Osama Bin Laden’s worst nightmare”. We find out also about the nature of the politics of Islam in Manji’s most innocent conversations through layers and layers of perspective.

The screening begins at 7 pm sharp, so we encourage you to come find a seat before then (doors open at 6:30). The documentary will be screened in room EN 2006 at MUN, as are all of the other documentaries throughout the Festival. Discussion to follow.

Tickets are $7 each or pay-what-you-can for others. You may still buy a Festival Pass for $25. Tickets are available at The Travel Bug (155 Water St.) or at the door.

Parking is free in parking lots 16 and 16A.