Purple Don't Cry

Good to see a movie that gives a motivational message to our youth.

It's a movie that I'm sure people can relate to in various ways from drugs, gangs, families, bad influences and most importantly religion and the role it plays. It was a movie that also had showcased morals and the importance of role models.

These topics in the movie may seem controversial but it's important for people to see these things and realise this is real.

Well done to the movie makers and actors.

Great to see movies like this being produced.

Thank you for the actors and producer for travelling to Australia and having a panel discussion to inspire the arts within the community.

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.

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 thought this movie was brilliant. The message was powerful and impactful. I thought the plot was simple, yet effective. Bilal's acting was incredible. Overall loved the experience and I look forward to a new door being opened for many more inspirational Islamic movies. My favourite part of this experience was watching how Bilal evolved from being so adamant on the concept of "money, power, respect", to understand that there are more meaningful and fulfilling ways to live life. Many youth can related to the plot and it serves as a reminder to always put God first, prioritize family, and halal earnings.

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.