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Witness “A Jihad for Love” with Speaker Parvez Sharma

July 18, 2008

Director of the critically-acclaimed documentary A Jihad for Love, diversity speaker Parvez Sharma is an Indian-born gay Muslim who explores the cultural experience of gay Muslims facing persecution in many Islamic countries. As the film opens in new cities around the country each week, and with continuing cultural tensions between gay and straight culture in both Islam and the West, Sharma’s lectures illuminate some of the most important issues of the day. He has committed his life to traveling the world to spread his message of tolerance.

Diversity Speaker Parvez Sharma.jpgA Jihad for Love is one of the most groundbreaking documentaries of the year. Weaving together stories of gay Muslims from Iran to Egypt, Parvez Sharma shows audiences the difficulties facing the world’s diverse LGBT communities. New York magazine notes that this “brave documentary…presents a brutally honest, eye-opening look at gay and lesbian individuals who continue to practice their religion, despite its blunt, often violent rejection of their orientation.” From its sold-out run in New York City to successful screenings in cities around the country, A Jihad for Love is making an impact on the way we view homosexuality, religion, and the struggle for acceptance.

A frequent contributor to the Huffington Post, Parvez Sharma is a dynamic speaker whose unique personal experiences and thoughtful presentations create intense, engaging discussions on campuses around the country.

To learn more about Parvez Sharma, you can check out his blog or contact Keppler Speakers bureau for more information.



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