Sheikh Jackson (2017)
Directed by Amr Salama
this film stars Ahmed El Fishawy, Maged El Kedwany, Ahmed Malek,
Salma Abudeif, Basma and Dorra. Upon hearing of the death of Michael
Jackson an Islamic Cleric struggles with memories of his youth as a
pop music fan leading to a crisis of faith.
I really enjoyed this
exploration of Islam, masculinity, identity and pop music.
Controversial for it's subject matter in it's home country this film
manages to delicately balance the issues facing the Islamic world in
the face of Western influence. The film is really well made with some
nice use of fantasy and dream elements.
4/5
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