The African American Muslim is not often highlighted in film outside of Malcolm X and the 60s so it was refreshing to see a "modern black muslim" as the protagonist. The documentary drags a bit but it is emotionally gripping at the right intervals to hold viewer interest.
11 Reviews
A poignant slice-of-life portrait of an urban community through the eyes of fascinating characters
hikari-975639 June 2021
This black-and-white "direct cinema"-style documentary tenderly and sensitively chronicles scenes from the lives of a small set of interconnected individuals in urban New Jersey. The editing is masterful, and the film deftly prompts empathy and compassion for its characters without pitying them. Religious belief and practice are front and center throughout, but they are treated with a respect and a restraint all-too-rare in modern filmmaking. A highly rewarding and worthwhile film, strongly recommended.
If only all Americans would watch and learn
albymac-660868 June 2021
A true lesson of life , love ,passion and whatever your religion ,respect.
This should be required watching for all students ( sorry Tennessee) as it shows the human side of beings. This is life. We are not all the same however we all have a heart to use as best we can
Whatever color ,religion or ethnicity this is humanity . People that do the very best with what they have and respect each other and their neighbors.
A lesson we in the USA have got to find a way , as impossible as it sounds , to learn.
This film is a teaching moment. It is life.
It may not be yours. However it is ours as a nation of unique individuals.
Watch this please.
This should be required watching for all students ( sorry Tennessee) as it shows the human side of beings. This is life. We are not all the same however we all have a heart to use as best we can
Whatever color ,religion or ethnicity this is humanity . People that do the very best with what they have and respect each other and their neighbors.
A lesson we in the USA have got to find a way , as impossible as it sounds , to learn.
This film is a teaching moment. It is life.
It may not be yours. However it is ours as a nation of unique individuals.
Watch this please.
An honest story about life in the reality of death...
ganiatb8 June 2021
Two Gods expertly covers what life is like in many urban communities. It's rare to see a film about minorities that truly focuses on their humanity. Focusing of what it's like to try your best to live a good life despite your circumstances. This film isn't about being Muslim in the streets of New Jersey. This film is about Hanif who happens to be Muslim and the realities of his life. It's about redemption, it's about forgiveness, and it's about platonic love.
A glimpse into the other side of life
sozaman9 June 2021
A Must watch
aman-779468 June 2021
A beautiful meditation on life and redemption
abouelk8 June 2021
Life is about second chances and forgiveness, and life on the streets is no different. Two Gods is a powerful exploration of the challenges of street life and the impossible ways young Americans of color are forced to define themselves. Expect your heart strings to be pulled as you journey with Hanif, Naz and Furquan. The film is a timely narrative on how young black and brown American youth get left-behind and caught-up in the criminal justice system. It's also a raw exploration of the toll those pressures take on community bonds.
Touches our common humanity
bywsjx18 June 2021
Death is the great equalizer and this film touches the community of humanity it doesn't matter where we are from or what we have or don't have.. the challenge is to love, to help, compassion, to fall, to stand again, to grow, to triumph in ways that we need to..after everything we went through this past year.. when I saw movie it touched me .. the diversity of characters and the interaction with death makes you remember what is really important and that is we are.
Powerful movie - must see
deliasibrac8 June 2021
Beautiful detail, camera and character
susangev9 June 2021
This film surprises with every scene --simple but nuanced shot after shot of the beautiful and horrible detritus of complex daily lives and a display of many triumphs of care and inabilities to care. Race here is a vast spectrum with many consequences and methods of coping with them.
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