The new film The Big Sick explores the challenges when Muslims decide to date outside of their own culture and religion. Based on the real-life relationship of writer and star Kumail Nanjiani, the film centers on a Pakistani-American and his white, non-Muslim girlfriend. We discuss the themes of the film and the occasionally uncomfortable issues that can arise. Our guests: Ilhan Ali, intersectional feminist, activist, and stand-up comedian Imad Abid , 25-year-old Muslim American Sareer Fazili , president of the Islamic Center of Rochester Doug Kester, teacher, actor, and traveler
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