Witness (2024)
Overview
A revered small-town imam faces a crisis of faith when he must choose between upholding the values of his mosque or protecting the safety and spiritual belonging of a male congregant.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $40,000.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 2.164 |
Directed By
Radha Mehta
Crew
Saif Jaan
Saif Jaan
Radha Mehta
Radha Mehta
Omar Al Dakheel
Sheheryar Ahsan
Mehdi Bennani
Nausheen Dadabhoy
Joseph Murphy
Omar El-Deeb
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