Filmmakers Nausheen Dadabhoy, Heba Elorbany, Kristi Jacobson and Sofian Khan introduce the audience to a diverse range of Muslim Americans who recount the past 30 years of pivotal moments in U.S. history and policy from their own perspectives. The film weaves together observational footage of activists who came of age after 9/11, community-sourced home videos, and evocative recollections from individuals impacted by incidents of Islamophobia. The filmmaking team’s first-hand knowledge and intimate access to the Muslim community, allows the participants to present honest accounts of their experiences, told in their own words.

An Act of Worship made its world premiere at the 2022 Tribeca Film Festival.