BAIT CAL FILMS presents a gripping documentary about those first Muslims who landed in North America and how their African countryman survived the slavery era.
The story explores how they would unite with new arrivals from the Islamic world and form a vibrant 21st century American Muslim community.
“8 CENTURIES OF MUSLIMS IN AMERICA” provides a comprehensive study of how the history of Islam in America has evolved.
It reconstructs the dawning of the 20th century, which brought the birth of a new Islamic movement and the immigration of Muslims from around the world who over the next 100 years, would build monumental Islamic mosques and institutions that would change the religious landscape of America.
The documentary also chronicles the legacy of Imam W.D. Mohammed, son of Elijah Muhammad, who reintroduced mainstream Islam to millions Americans inspiring the greatest mass religious conversion in United States history.
This original production is put together with factual accounts of scholars, historic footage from the BAITCAL video library, original film sequences, photographs and interviews with those who have been part of this rich history.
Scheduled for nationwide release in 2009, this epic movie will forever change the perception of Muslims in America.
The footage is incredible with rare video clips and photos that clearly define this evolutionary process.
It's a great American story unlike any other.