Showing of "Stranger at the Gate" and discussion with Bibi Bahrmi and Richard "Mac" McKinne

Join us for a week of activities exploring ways we can address and prevent Islamophobia on our campus and create campus learning environments where Muslim students, faculty, and staff can thrive. In addition to the in-person and virtual sessions listed below, visit the LBC to view portraits and interviews of Tulane’s Muslim student community and the University Libraries for a book display highlighting significant past and current books on countering Islamophobia and supporting Muslim community thriving. 

Join us as we watch "Stranger at the Gate,”, a film that challenges people to rethink their assumptions and misconceptions about Muslims. The story is about a U.S. Marine Richard "Mac" McKinney had planned to return home to Muncie, Indiana as a hero – in an American flag-draped coffin. But that didn't happen. Instead, after 25 years of service, he returns alive and filled with an all-consuming rage. Still fueled by his desire to die for his country, he plans to bomb the local mosque. But when he comes face to face with the community of Afghan refugees and others of Muslim faith, including Bibi Bahrmi, his plan takes an unexpected turn.  

Film by Joshua Seftel and Executive Producers Mohannad Malas, Dr. Conrad Fischer, MD, John W. Kiser, Lena Khan, & Malala  

Co-Sponsored by:  

Islamophobia Working Group, Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, Carolyn Barber-Pierre Center for Intercultural Life, Muslim Student Association, University Libraries, Office of Human Resources and Institutional Equity, Newcomb-Tulane College, and the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.