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201898 minPGdocumentary

9.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Inter Faith Dialogue Sports Doping

Life Without Basketball

201898 minPGdocumentary

9.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Bilqis Abdul-Qaadir became the first Division I athlete to play basketball while wearing a hijab, but a ruling ended her professional aspirations.

Inter Faith Dialogue Sports Doping

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Bilqis Abdul-Qaadir became the first Division I athlete to play basketball while wearing a hijab, but a ruling ended her professional aspirations.

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Jon Mercerdirector

Tim O'Donnelldirector

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Bilqis Abdul-Qaadir made history as the first Division I athlete to play basketball while wearing a hijab. Her achievements on the court were significant, but a ruling barred her from pursuing a professional career. Forced to confront her faith and identity, she reevaluated her place as a Muslim woman in America. Directed by Jon Mercer, "Life Without Basketball" runs for 98 minutes and covers her experiences in sports and culture.

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