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A Sinner in Mecca

In a courageous act, a filmmaker ventured into Saudi Arabia, defying the country's draconian laws and the severe consequences for being openly gay.

Filmmaker Parvez Sharma embarks on a Hajj pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia, defying the country's ban on filming and the threat of punishment for his sexuality. Despite these risks, Parvez aims to explore the complexities of 21st-century Islam, moving beyond extremism, commercialism, and sectarian conflicts to reveal the true essence of the religion.

Info about A Sinner in Mecca

Studio(s): Haram Films, ZDF

Originally Released: United States, Apr 29, 2015

Production Countries: France, Germany, United States

Genres:Documentary