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When 27-year-old Imran Uddin struggles to take over his father’s halal slaughterhouse during the annual Qurbani holiday, he leads the local Muslim community in a ritual that tests his devotion to his family and his faith.

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			The Making Of: "After meeting slaughterhouse owners of varying ethnicities and religions we found our subjects at the Uddin family's slaughterhouse in Ozone Park, Queens." More >>


	The Filmmakers: "We hope our film provides an opportunity to learn about a rite that is often misunderstood, by looking at it through the lens of a typical American story." Read more about the filmmakers >>

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