The Injured Body
But all our phrasing—race relations, racial chasm, racial justice, racial profiling, white privilege, even white supremacy—serves to obscure that racism is a visceral experience, that it dislodges brains, blocks airways,...
About Neelum Films
Neelum Films is a production company based in Rochester, New York. It showcases the work of artist and independent filmmaker Mara Ahmed, who believes that documentary film is a unique...
About Mara Ahmed
Mara Ahmed has lived and been educated in Belgium, Pakistan and the United States. She has an MBA and another Master's degree in Economics. She worked in corporate finance for...
The Muslims I Know
The events of 9/11 have created much interest in Islam and Muslims. Mainstream media have responded to this demand for information with sweeping generalizations and easy stereotypes. America’s small community...
Pakistan One on One
Pakistan is constantly in the news yet we know very little about the people of Pakistan. This short documentary tries to bridge that gap by answering the question: what does...
A Thin Wall
Rather than being a historical study, this documentary explores the Partition of India in 1947 by interviewing people on both sides of the border. It unfolds as a personal narrative...