Portrait of Radical Islam in Pakistan Veers from Balance to Condemnation
“What I like about Among the Believers, a portrait of radical Islam in Pakistan, is how the first two-thirds of the movie strives to remain as balanced as possible.”
“What I like about Among the Believers, a portrait of radical Islam in Pakistan, is how the first two-thirds of the movie strives to remain as balanced as possible.”
“…this multi-tentacled story using a daunting variety of footage, news footage and archival film mixed with interviews…shows the end-result of single-minded black-and-white thinking, especially when it comes to children. “
“Though it’s a documentary, Among the Believers might also qualify as Tribeca’s scariest film this year.”
“…reveals how those preaching zealotry, intolerance, and repression can insinuate themselves into desperately poor, hungry communities.”
“The battles make the headlines, but the war for the future of Pakistan is being fought far beyond the reach of the public eye.”