Accept the Call

Through the eyes of a father striving to understand why his young son would leave his American life behind to attempt to join the Islamic State in Syria, Accept the Call explores racism and prejudice against immigrants, the rise of targeted recruitment by radicalized groups, and the struggles of Muslim youth growing up in the U.S.

Year: 

2020

Total CPB Investment: 

$70,000

Made Possible by CPB's Investment: 

Eunice Lau
Long Island City, NY
ITVS Subgrant
$70,000

Topics: 

Family, Community, Identity & Social Studies