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What I found most interesting about this film was the frequent similarities between Islam, Orthodox Judaism, and other insular religions (including Mormonism), in terms of community, clothing, and marriage.\u00c2\u00a0While at the park, Rochel encourages her young brother to play with Nasira\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s cousin. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153But is he Jewish?\u00e2\u20ac\u009d the brother asks, in the same unselfconscious way that I have heard many Mormon moms express concern about their neighbors.\u00c2\u00a0In another scene, Rochel\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s mom demands that Nasira leave her home, threatening Rochel with what will happen if the neighbors see her. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153You\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re ruining your prospects!\u00e2\u20ac\u009d she tells her, in reference to her marital chances.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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