May Allah Bless France!

2015 • 96 minutes

About this movie

Regis, a young, black teenager whose sole aspiration is to be a successful rap artist, must first overcome the underprivileged, drug-ridden French suburbs of his upbringing in this black and white debut from hip-hop musician Abd Al Malik. Amidst his double life as a petty criminal and an aspiring artist, Regis eventually finds Islam after the death of a close friend. The film, based on Malik's real-life experiences, follows the young convert as he navigates the music industry, street violence and racism, leading him to newfound fame in the world of rap and slam-poetry.

Ratings and reviews

A good movie. Better than your average Christian "finding religion" movie. The perspective is fresh and often unheard; pro-Islamic, and from the lives of French people of color.

Ironic huh?