In a theater near you (hopefully!)

||Jihad (جهاد‎)|| an internal strife or struggle

||Love|| a feeling of profound, personal attachment

Parvez Sharma's A Jihad for Love has garnered quite a buzz these past few months. Sharma has traveled over the Muslim world exploring the intersection of Islam and homosexuality. The documentary enters twelve countries and films in nine languages; the diverse stories reflect the complexities and struggles of queer voices in Muslim nations. Check out the film's trailer:



We've been antsy about release dates after Sharma confirmed that he found a distributor. Well, fellow Queeristanis, the wait is over, A Jihad for Love will be hitting several cities all over America in the coming summer. Check out the dates below, it's a documentary you won't want to miss!

Philadelphia, PA

Equality Forum May 2, 2008

Miami, FL

Miami Gay & Lesbian Film Festival May 3, 2008

Great Barrington, MA

Berkshire Film Festival May 15 - 17, 2008

Boston, MA
Boston Gay & Lesbian Film Festival May 18, 2008

Pleasantville, NY

Jacob Burns Film Center May 20 & 23, 2008

New York, NY
IFC Film Center May 21 - June 4, 2008

Norfolk, VA

Naro Cinema June 18 - 22, 2008

Houston, TX
Angelika Houston June 20 - 26, 2008

Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Sunrise Cinemas Gateway June 27 - July 3, 2008

Brookline, MA
Coolidge Corner Theatre June 27 - July 3, 2008

San Francisco, CA
Frameline Film Festival June 28, 2008

Los Angeles, CA
Outfest July 10 - 21, 2008

Columbus, OH
Wexner Center for the Arts July 25 & 26, 2008

Los Angeles, CA
Laemmle Sunset 5 August 1 - 7, 2008

Palm Springs, CA
Camelot Theaters August 1 - 7, 2008

Denver, CO
Starz Denver August 1 - 7, 2008

San Diego, CA

Landmark Ken August 8 - 14, 2008

San Francisco, CA
Landmark Lumiere August 22 - 28, 2008

Berkeley, CA
Landmark Shattuck August 22 - 28, 2008

Washington DC
Landmark E Street September 5 - 11, 2008

Berkeley, CA
JCC of the East Bay September 18, 2008

Official Site

Parvez Sharma's Blog