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Time For Ilhan

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Sunday, October 28 2018
7:00 PM
 
 

Ilhan  Omar,  a  young,  hijab-wearing  mother  of  three,  takes  on  two  formidable  opponents  in  a  highly  contested  race  for  a  seat  in  the  Minnesota  State  Legislature. If  successful,  she  will  become  the  first  Somali-American  lawmaker  in  the  United  States. Similar  to  the  classic  tale  of  David  and Goliath,  Omar,  who  is  up  against  a  43-year  incumbent,  is  the  “outsider”-  a  Muslim,  refugee,  woman  of  color  –  who  seeks  to  challenge  the  party’s  status  quo  while  simultaneously  defying  the  gender  norms  within  her  own  Muslim  community.

TIME  FOR  ILHAN  shadows  Ilhan  and  her  scrappy  group  of  dedicated  campaignstaffers  throughout  the  entire  campaign’s  dramatic  uphill  battle.  A  fresh  take  on  the  old  story  of  the  American  Dream,  the  film  offers  an  inspiring,  stereotype-busting  portrait  of  a  rising  political  star  and  a  vision  of  what  is  truly  possible  for  women  and  New  Americans  in  politics  today.

Followed by a conversation with local New Mainers holding or running for elected office.  Pious Ali, Portland City Councillor.  Deqa Dhalac, South Portland City Council candidate.  Abusana “Micky” Bondo, Portland School Board candidate.

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