2026 Milwaukee Muslim Film Festival
Milwaukee Film is proud to partner with the Muslim Women’s Coalition to present the Milwaukee Muslim Film Festival (MMFF), back for its 11th annual event. Join us all weekend, as we showcase a diverse selection of films and host post-screening discussions delving into the complexity of Muslim experiences from around the world.
The Films
American Doctor
DCP
Documentary
AMERICAN DOCTOR follows three prominent physicians — Palestinian, Jewish, and Zoroastrian — who, despite their differences, are friends bound by…
AMERICAN DOCTOR follows three prominent physicians — Palestinian, Jewish, and Zoroastrian — who, despite their differences, are friends bound by a shared oath to save lives. Dr. Thaer Ahmad is measured and strategic; Dr. Mark Perlmutter is blunt and wears his heart on his sleeve; and Dr. Feroze Sidhwa is media-savvy and prolific. Filmed in unfolding, on-the-ground vérité scenes, the story traces their journey from a Gazan hospital under siege to the halls of Congress. Together, they fight to keep a promise to their Palestinian colleagues and patients to continue the struggle where it matters most: in the United States.Part of the 2026 Milwaukee Muslim Film Festival presented by the Muslim Women’s Coalition!
36 Seconds: Portrait of a Hate Crime
DCP
Documentary
In 2015, three young Muslims were murdered in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. 36 SECONDS documents the heartbreaking aftermath in that…
In 2015, three young Muslims were murdered in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. 36 SECONDS documents the heartbreaking aftermath in that community, and reflects on what it means to be Muslim in the American South, where the country’s gun laws and Islamophobia intersect. Through the devastation and heartbreak of the film emerges a portrait of a resilient community in pursuit of the truth and, ultimately, justice.Part of the 2026 Milwaukee Muslim Film Festival presented by the Muslim Women’s Coalition!
Hanging by a Wire
DCP
Documentary
When a cable car fails over a remote valley in the Himalayas, eight passengers are left suspended in crisis. What…
When a cable car fails over a remote valley in the Himalayas, eight passengers are left suspended in crisis. What follows is a gripping rescue effort shaped by a community's extraordinary courage, as well as an investigation into the uneven systems that govern whose lives get to be protected.Part of the 2026 Milwaukee Muslim Film Festival presented by the Muslim Women’s Coalition!
Seeds for Liberation
DCP
Documentary
SEEDS FOR LIBERATION explores Palestinian resistance through emotional and impactful interviews with historians, activists, legal scholars, and experts. The documentary…
SEEDS FOR LIBERATION explores Palestinian resistance through emotional and impactful interviews with historians, activists, legal scholars, and experts. The documentary demonstrates how social media has exposed daily life in Gaza and the West Bank, challenging dominant Western narratives and bringing the Free Palestine movement into global consciousness. Featuring some of the biggest names in the movement, including human rights attorney Dr. Noura Erakat, investigative journalist Abby Martin, justice journalist Chuck Modiano, emergency medicine physician Dr. Mimi Syed, and members of the Black Liberation Army, La Raza Unida, and Stop Cop City - the film spans decades of solidarity and shows how the fight for collective liberation is interconnected. Seeds for Liberation is a call to action, encouraging audiences to mobilize and join the fight for humanity. Free Palestine, Free Us All.Part of the 2026 Milwaukee Muslim Film Festival presented by the Muslim Women’s Coalition!
Traces of Home
DCP
Documentary
Delving into the past and not shying away from the dug-up pain, a young filmmaker speaks to her Mexican mother…
Delving into the past and not shying away from the dug-up pain, a young filmmaker speaks to her Mexican mother and Palestinian father about their trying journeys into the United States. In a society with rhetoric increasingly vilifying Mexicans and Palestinians, the filmmaker picks up her camera in a bid to address the grief at the center of the generational trauma that has underscored her relationship with her family. A meditation of loss and grief, ultimately relieved through reconciliation.Part of the 2026 Milwaukee Muslim Film Festival presented by the Muslim Women’s Coalition!
Unidentified
DCP
Mystery
When an unidentified young woman’s body is found abandoned in the desert outside of a small town, the investigation brings…
When an unidentified young woman’s body is found abandoned in the desert outside of a small town, the investigation brings in amateur sleuth and true-crime podcast lover Noelle (actress Mila Al Zahrani) into the fold, whose drive to solve the mystery pulls her deeper into this twisty murder. Complicated by her own personal trauma, a complexity that is expertly portrayed by Al Zahrani, Noelle navigates the many roadblocks that stand in her way as she tries to solve the case. Entertaining and socially resonant, this suspenseful crime thriller will keep you guessing till the end.Part of the 2026 Milwaukee Muslim Film Festival, presented by the Muslim Women’s Coalition!
Who Killed Alex Odeh?
DCP
Documentary
Activist, teacher, and poet Alex Odeh was a leading voice in his community, advocating in the media for peace and…
Activist, teacher, and poet Alex Odeh was a leading voice in his community, advocating in the media for peace and justice through dialogue and respect for all people. In October 1985, he was assassinated by a tripwire bomb placed in his office. Despite evidence and suspects identified at the time, no one has ever been held accountable for this horrible act of political violence. Using archival footage and contemporary investigation, we are taken back to the time of Odeh’s murder and trace the extremist forces that may have been behind his death and the disturbing ramifications that remain today.Part of the 2026 Milwaukee Muslim Film Festival presented by the Muslim Women’s Coalition!
Shoot the People
DCP
Documentary
Shoot The People is a documentary capturing photographer and activist Misan Harriman’s journey documenting global protest movements that drive social…
Shoot The People is a documentary capturing photographer and activist Misan Harriman’s journey documenting global protest movements that drive social change. Renowned for his wide-ranging work — including powerful breakthrough images from the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests and capturing the Palestinian liberation movement on film — Harriman also made history as the first Black man to photograph a British Vogue cover.The film follows Harriman as he highlights the resilience of grassroots activists fighting for equality, civil rights, and social justice, the film showcases the intersectionality of these movements and their collective power. With historical context, interviews with activists, and explorations of digital activism, the documentary reveals how Harriman's lens brings the world's activism to light, inspiring viewers to recognize their own power in shaping a more just society.Part of the 2026 Milwaukee Muslim Film Festival presented by the Muslim Women’s Coalition!
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