Purple Don't Cry

The complexities of Purple's character is seen through our everyday lives being a first generation here in America and Muslim is a dual identity that often clash. This exceeded my expectations I thought it was gonna be a corny Islamic movie but this one is one for the books. The first of many. Boonaa...shocked us all by his ability to not only showcase himself with his words in poetry but also on the big screen. Like he said I hope films like this becomes a norm and we have a space to create and tell our stories! No longer being painted with a single brush of terrorism or pure violence. EVERYONE HAS TO SEEN THIS FILM 🎥 TAKE YOUR MOM , GRANDPA, SISTER, UNCLE, WHOEVER THIS IS A FAMILY FRIENDLY FILM.

The storyline is 10/10, touches on important issues that the youth face and the struggles one may have. I loved the dynamic Bilal and Abdullah have and the character development you see in Bilal, it provides hope for people out there who may be feeling like Bilal. Also the different inputs you get to see from characters like Jannah and Bilal's uncle is such a realistic way of showing how advice can impact you depending on who's giving it to you.

Overall, great film and hope to see more films like this in the future. Theres a lot of great stories in the Muslim communities that need to be heard.

"Purple Don't Cry" is a remarkable cinematic journey that follows a young Muslim and his battles in this world, it acknowledges the very REAL experiences of Muslims living in the west and how hard it can be to not follow the wrong path. This film takes us on an unforgettable exploration of the muslims capacity to overcome adversity and emerge stronger. The storyline is a powerful reminder that even in our darkest moments and in the harshest circumstances, Iman, hope and determination can lead to incredible transformations. The exceptional performances by the cast, particularly the lead actors Boonna and Essam, bring authenticity and depth to their characters, making it easy to connect with their struggles and triumphs.

It is not often we see a movie for Muslims by Muslims and this one was exceptionally done. I wholeheartedly recommend this movie to anyone in need of inspiration and a powerful reminder of how short life can be.

Important messages for the Muslim youth captured in an engaging and relatable way. This film is a must watch for anyone in the muslim community. Good for the whole family, this film follows Bilal, a misguided young man who gets into trouble with the streets. He meets Purple, who is a sort of mentor but is also caught up in the world of drug dealing. I thought Purple's character was so interesting and complex - he is a walking contradiction. Bilal learns a lot through the duration of his journey and has to choose the life he wants to live. I liked the representation and authentic muslim voices echoed throughout this film.

I watched the purple don't cry movie today and its premiere in Edmonton Alberta. I was moved by the theme of this movie and how Relatable can be to it every day people lives. They talk the truth it's very touching and it is definitely a must see movie! We are always supporting western movie and it is time that we support our community and raise up the youth to aspire to be movie creators, artists and poets. I'm very excited for the endless future opportunities that this movie has brought out. Well done Bona Mohamed and the cast. This movie has a lot of lessons that the youth can learn from, and to see different perspective of other people's lives without judging them.