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1 online resource (streaming video file) (26 min. 44 sec.) ; 161546645 bytes |
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Winner - Best Short Documentary, Tribeca Film FestivalWinner - Audience Award, SilverDocs FestivalWhy leave the corporate world to become a butcher?A Son's Sacrifice follows the journey of Imran, a young American Muslim who struggles to take over his father's halal slaughterhouse in New York City.A first-generation American, Imran must confront his mixed heritage and gain acceptance from his father's immigrant community at the traditional storefront slaughterhouse.On the holiest day of the year, Imran must lead a sacrifice that will define him as a Muslim, as an American and as a son.A serious and yet funny look at tradition and religion clashed against youth and urban city life. (From Denmark in English) (Documentary) M (A) CC WS |
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Broadcast 2010-04-11 at 21:30:00 |
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Classification: M |
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Butchers.
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Religious life -- Islam.
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Slaughtering and slaughter-houses -- Economic aspects.
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Young men -- Conduct of life.
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New York (State) -- Queens County.
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Streaming video
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Author |
Uddin, Imran, contributor
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Uddin, Riaz, contributor
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