New animated film for Muslim children hits US and Canadian theaters

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When “Time Hoppers: The Silk Road” hits theaters this weekend, it will make history as the first animated feature film made by, for,and about Muslims to have a US theatrical release. Host Carolyn Beeler speaks with director Flordeliza Dayrit about the film’s characters and what it means for Muslim children to see them on screen.

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