Headbang

Written By David Schnitzer

Two young Muslin-American women cross paths as they each consider the hijab and its significance to their identity and empowerment. To one it represents suffocation and a dampening of her spirit as she rebels against family pressure and the restrictions of her culture. To the other it offers a return to the comfort of her faith and safety from the scrutiny of men.

  • Year: 2025

  • Runtime: 15 minutes

  • Language: English

  • Country: United States

  • Director: Anna Khaja

David Schnitzer
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