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  • Independent Lens Wham! Bam! Islam! (Season 13, Episode 1)
  • PG
    TV Episode | 66 min | Documentary

Independent Lens

Wham! Bam! Islam! (Season 13, Episode 1)
PG
TV Episode | 66 min | Documentary
WHAM! BAM! ISLAM! tells the story of Naif Al-Mutawa and his venture to create the first team of superheroes from the Muslim world called THE 99. Following the tumultuous journey of THE 99 from concept to reality, from acclaim to censure by...See moreWHAM! BAM! ISLAM! tells the story of Naif Al-Mutawa and his venture to create the first team of superheroes from the Muslim world called THE 99. Following the tumultuous journey of THE 99 from concept to reality, from acclaim to censure by Islam's cultural gatekeepers, from the edge of bankruptcy to plans for theme parks and an animation series, Al-Mutawa dodges cultural minefields and tries to tackle the harsh realities of the global marketplace while doggedly pursuing his vision to bring new heroes to Muslim children while re-introducing Islam to the West. Written by Anonymous See less
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Director
Isaac Solotaroff
Composer
Steve Booke
Editors
Mary Manhardt | Isaac Solotaroff
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Status
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Updated Oct 13, 2011
Release date
2011 (United States)
Awards
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Won 1 Primetime Emmy Award. Another 46 wins & 74 nominations

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