MEDIA ADVISORY

Marty Moss-Coane to Interview Director and Subjects of “Stranger at the Gate” Academy Award Nominated Film Centers on Islamophobia and Extremism

When: Thursday, October 12, 6:00 p.m.

Where: The Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History (The Weitzman)
101 S Independence Mall E, Philadelphia (5th and Market Streets)

What: “Stranger at the Gate” will make its Philadelphia premiere at The Weitzman, the only museum in the nation dedicated exclusively to exploring and interpreting the American Jewish experience.

Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai is the Executive Producer of this Academy Award nominated film.

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nm8NtU_HgTM

This powerful short film tells the true story of a distraught Iraq and Afghanistan veteran with a plan to bomb his local mosque, until his fate is changed by an Afghan refugee. This nearly-tragic tale is equal parts surprising — especially the unbelievable ending — and moving.

The film’s Jewish director, Joshua Seftel, whose experience with antisemitism as a child, has earned Emmy and Peabody nominations for his “Secret Life of Muslims” project, which combats Islamophobia with filmmaking.

Following the screening, WHYY’s legendary radio host Marty Moss-Coane will lead a discussion between the film’s subjects and director. They’ll explore extremist ideologies, as seen in the rise of antisemitism today, racism, xenophobia, and the power of kindness.

Tickets are $20; $15 for Members.

Learn more: https://theweitzman.org/events/stranger-at-the-gate/ 

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ABOUT THE WEITZMAN NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AMERICAN JEWISH HISTORY
Established in 1976, and situated on Philadelphia’s Independence Mall, the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History is the only museum in the nation dedicated exclusively to exploring and interpreting the American Jewish experience. The Weitzman presents educational programs and experiences that preserve, explore, and celebrate the history of Jews in America. Its purpose is to connect Jews more closely to their heritage and to inspire in people of all backgrounds a greater appreciation for the diversity of the American Jewish experience and the freedoms to which Americans aspire. For more information, visit: https://theweitzman.org.

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