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201984 minPG-13documentary

Accept the Call

201984 minPG-13documentary

A Muslim American family confronts Islamic radicalisation through calls from federal prison, as Yusuf and his son reassess their faith.

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A Muslim American family confronts Islamic radicalisation through calls from federal prison, as Yusuf and his son reassess their faith.

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Eunice Laudirector

Yasu Inouewriter

Eunice Lauwriter

Yusuf Abdurahmancast

Zacharia Abdurahmancast

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Accept the Call charts a Muslim American family’s struggle against Islamic radicalisation. Through a series of calls from federal prison, Yusuf and his son examine and rebuild their understanding of their faith.

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