Islamic Superheroes Take to the Screen

Oct 03, 2011 Published under Innovation, Media and Alternative Media, Religion

This month, on October 13th, The 99, a movie featuring superheroes based on Islamic culture and values, is coming to a PBS channel near you. The 99 is a movie that is the first of its kind, and was created by Dr. Naif Al-Mutawa, a Kuwaiti clinical psychologist and good friend of Daniel. Keep an eye out for local listings, as this film is one that you will surely not want to miss.

Spotted by Daniel Lubetzky, by Adeena Schlussel

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