Abu

In this powerful documentary, a gay filmmaker explores his complicated relationship with his devout Muslim father, who transformed from a cosmopolitan man to a strict Islamic fundamentalist. Through personal archives and movies, the filmmaker delves into his struggle with identity and compares it to his parents' attempts to adapt to life in Canada. The film offers a poignant and thought-provoking exploration of family, religion, sexuality, colonialism, and migration.

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