A mother-daughter love story that reveals the often unseen intricacies of coming out and of seeking common ground and family.

"COMING AROUND is a moving portrayal of a story that is all too common but seldom told. This tender film perfectly encapsulates the beautiful work of loving other humans unconditionally, and both the pain and joy that results from the courageous act of showing the world our most honest selves. Nothing delights me more than a piece of art that is as gorgeous as it is important. COMING AROUND clears that difficult bar with ease."

— Arij Mikati, Managing Director, Culture Change, Pillars

"This film serves as a precious rebuke to a political realm that pits queer and Muslim identities against each other. It offers Queer Muslim youth a rare opportunity to finally hear their story being told." 

— Mo Naqvi, Emmy-award winning documentary filmmaker

Screenings

March 2023

Thessaloniki International Documentary Festival (Thessaloniki, Greece)
– nominated for the Golden Alexander in the Newcomer’s Competition

Mar 7, 2023
Mar 8, 2023

May 2023

DOXA Documentary Film Festival (Vancouver, Canada)
– nominated for the Nigel Moore Youth Award

May 9, 2023

June 2023

Frameline Film Festival (San Francisco, CA, US)
– nominated for the Frameline Juried Award for Outstanding Doc and Frameline Audience Award for Best Documentary

June 22, 2023

July 2023

Outfest (Los Angeles, CA, US)

July 22, 2023

September 2023

Cinema Diverse: The Palm Springs LGBTQ Film Festival (Palm Springs, CA, US)
– Winner: Director’s Choice Award

Sep 29, 2023

Twin Cities Arab Film Festival (Minneapolis, MN, US)

Sep 30, 2023

October 2023

NewFest (Brooklyn, NY, US)
– Winner: Audience Award

Oct 15, 2023

Q-Fest (Eau Claire, Wisconsin, US)

Oct 21, 2023

Reel Affirmations Film Festival (Washington DC, US)

Oct 22, 2023

November 2023

Bimovie Womenfilmweek (Munich, Germany)

Nov 2, 2023
Nov 4, 2023

Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US)

Nov 5, 2023

St. Louis International Film Festival

Nov 13, 2023

December 2023

JAYU Human Rights Film Festival (Toronto, Canada)

Dec 8, 2023

February 2024

Spokane International Film Festival (Spokane, WA)
– Winner: Documentary Jury Award (Silver SpIFFy)

Feb 13, 2024

Seattle Asian American Film Festival (Seattle, WA)

Feb 25, 2024

March 2024

DOCUTAH International Documentary Film Festival (St. George, Utah)

March 2, 2024

April 2024

Lovers Film Festival (Torino, Italy)

April 20, 2024

Cinema Columbus (Columbus, OH)

April 26, 2024

Greenwich International Film Festival (Greenwich, CT)
– nominated for Social Impact Award

April 12-14, 2024

May 2024

Arab Film Festival at the National Arab Museum (Dearborn, MI)

May 17, 2024

June 2024

NewFest Pride (virtual encore)

June, 2024

More screenings coming soon.