- Malala Yousafzai recently joined “Stranger at the Gate” as an executive producer.
- The documentary is nominated for Oscar 2023.
- It has been selected for the category of Best Documentary Short Film.
Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai, who earlier this month announced joining “Stranger at the Gate” as executive producer, has expressed thanks following the documentary’s nomination for Best Documentary Short Film.
In a statement to Variety, Yousafzai said, “I hope the film challenges every viewer to question their assumptions and show kindness to everyone they meet.” She later shared on Twitter, “When I first saw this film, it opened my mind and changed my perspective. I am honoured to support Joshua Seftel’s Stranger at the Gate, a powerful true story about redemption.”
The documentary “Stranger at the Gate,” which Joshua Seftel directed and produced, describes how former US Marine Richard McKinney plans a terrorist attack on the Muncie mosque.
“So wonderful to see @strangeratthegate nominated for Best Documentary Short for this year’s Academy Awards! Congratulations to @jrseftel, @smartypantspictures and especially the good people of the Islamic Center in Muncie, Indiana. I am honoured that you invited me to be part of such a noble story,” captioned Malala on an Instagram post.
McKinney described his initial impression of those inside the centre as “These people were killers” in an interview with Star Press. The ex-Marine, on the other hand, was viewed by those inside as troubled and in need of their friendship.
In addition to the centre she and her husband founded, Bibi Bahrami praised the nomination on Tuesday as another engine for enduring peace and understanding. Bibi Bahrami continued,”My husband and I are absolutely blessed to be able to contribute and make a difference towards improving understanding and reducing hatred across communities in the U.S.,”
“”I feel humble and blessed that my husband Saber, my son Zaki, and I are part of this amazing message that shows how love and understanding can always overcome hate,” the woman continued. “After 9/11, our Muslim community had a significant concern and stress over the safety and livelihoods of our children and grandchildren, with rising Islamophobia and increased hate crimes towards Muslims.” We are thankful to call this great country, which is home to amazing people standing up and defending the truth, home.”
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