Naz & Maalik (2015)

Plot

Naz and Maalik, two young Muslim men, navigate the bustling streets of Brooklyn while selling various items. Torn between their identities and the weight of societal expectations, they grapple with the challenge of coming out. Their covert lifestyle inadvertently draws the attention of authorities embroiled in the War on Terror, complicating their already precarious situation. As their friendship deepens amidst personal turmoil, they must confront both their fears and the harsh realities of the world around them, leading to a poignant exploration of love and identity in a post-9/11 landscape.