Inside Islam: What a Billion Muslims Really Think

Movie Response

1) According to the movie, who is a Muslim?

2) What did you learn about Muslim women? Explain. How do Muslim women view the
hijab (the veil)? From the results of the survey, what conclusions can you make about
gender relations in Islam?

3) In what ways did this movie challenge media representations of Islam? Explain

4) In your opinion, what drives the media portrayal of Islam? In other words, why even
now is Islam presented in a negative way in the media?

5) Has this movie changed your impressions of Islam and Muslims? Explain