Documentary 'Being Muslim After 9/11' Tackles Rising Islamophobia Head-On

A new documentary from journalist Mobeen Azhar, titled Being Muslim After 9/11, tackles the rise of Islamophobia in the years since the 2001 terrorist attacks, according to a review published by the Guardian.

The review describes the film as a willingness by Azhar to confront hard topics directly, including criticism aimed at his own editorial decisions, in a media landscape it characterizes as often reluctant to engage with such subjects at length.

A follow-up to earlier work

Azhar previously made a documentary called Small Town, Big Riot, which examined how anti-immigrant sentiment, fueled by online misinformation, contributed to rioting and violence against immigrant communities. The Guardian's review suggests that film did not receive the broad attention its subject matter warranted, attributing this in part to today's fragmented media environment.

The newer documentary is described as tackling a broader and thornier set of issues than its predecessor, with the review suggesting it is somewhat less satisfying as a result, even as it continues to showcase Azhar's willingness to engage with uncomfortable material.

Specific details of the documentary's structure, interview subjects, and broadcast schedule were not included in the available excerpt. The review frames the film primarily as a continuation of Azhar's broader body of work examining prejudice and media representation in Britain.