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The Tainted Veil

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United Arab Emirates, Denmark, Egypt · 2015
1h 18m
Director Nahla Al Fahad, Mazen al Khayrat, Ovidio Salazar
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Genre Documentary, History

This documentary explores complex feelings surrounding the hijab, or Muslim headscarf. The film features interviews with hijab-wearing women, religious officials, and cultural authorities from around the world, who all weigh in on this often controversial discussion. The perspectives of hijab-wearing women are brought to the forefront of this documentary.

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The New York Times by Ben Kenigsberg

The subject matter makes The Tainted Veil much more visually interesting than many issue-oriented documentaries, though the thriller-like score goes too far in trying to counter dryness.

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Slant Magazine by Wes Greene

The filmmakers refuse to promote a political agenda of their own in order to let the varied convictions of others foster a necessary dialogue.