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Qasim Basir. Qasim Basir is an American filmmaker. He wrote and directed Mooz-lum (2011) starring Danny Glover and Nia Long about an African-American Muslim family and how their lives are changed by the September 11 attacks. [1] The film received nominations from the NAACP Image Awards and Black Reel Awards. [2]
Meet Qasim Basir, the filmmaker of “To Live and Die and Live”, which is playing in the NEXT section at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival. Presented by Acura.
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Qasim's inspiring journey began in the heart of Detroit's independent filmmaking scene, where he honed his craft by shooting films and hosting screenings in rented theaters. His unwavering dedication paved the way for his move to New York, where Qasim caught the eye of Danny Glover's Louverture Films with his award-winning short, which eventually became his first feature film, 'MOOZ-lum'.
Qasim Basir is known for A Boy. A Girl. A Dream. (2018), Destined (2016) and To Live and Die and Live (2023).
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Qasim is an award-winning American filmmaker from Detroit who's had multiple films at Sundance. He's also my friend and former roommate for a short time when...
Feb 6, 2023 · Director Qasim Basir, star Amin Joseph, and more from the cast of To Live and Die and Live discuss their journey to Sundance 2023. Director Qasim Basir also discusses how he processed his film ...
Qasim Basir is available to screen his films - Mooz-lum and Destined - followed by lively and engaging post-screening discussions. He can also do keynotes and lecture presentations, drawing on his experiences as an award-winning filmmaker, exploring issues of diversity, race and Islam in film as well as growing up Black and Muslim in the United States.
