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Jude Chehab turns the camera on the maelstrom – and slow liberation – after her mother’s expulsion from controversial group al-Qubaysiat
TL;DR
- Jude Chehab's debut documentary explores her family's history with the secretive al-Qubaysiat Muslim order.
- Her mother, Hiba, and grandmother, Doria, were followers, with Chehab herself initiated as a child.
- The order demanded submission to its leader, the Anisa, and Hiba was expelled for unclear reasons.
- The film focuses on Hiba's emotional journey and internal emancipation rather than sensationalizing the group.
- Hiba is shown leading Muslim study groups that encourage curiosity over blind faith.
- Chehab's portrayal is seen as radical for focusing on a Muslim woman's rediscovery of her voice.