Explore an intimate portrait of two individuals that have fought so hard for peace in a world often fighting against them.

After 9/11, fear and Islamophobia spikes in America. Into this storm steps Professor Khaled Abou El Fadl - Islamic jurist, human rights advocate, and one of the fiercest critics of Wahhabism and the Saudi regime. His refusal to stay silent makes him a lightning rod: vilified, threatened, and nearly killed for his words. Surrounded by a private library of half a million books - some banned for centuries - Khaled fights for an Islam rooted in pluralism, democracy, and justice. At his side is Grace Song, his wife and partner, who shares in the danger and the defiance. Together they confront assassination attempts, smear campaigns, and the loneliness of standing against power. I'd Rather Be Dead Than Silent is a visceral portrait of courage under siege - a film that dares to ask what silence costs in an age of rising hate. Directed by Tina Mascara.
The film will be followed by a short panel discussion, including:

• Dr. Khaled Abou El Fadl, film cast, Distinguished Professor of Law at the UCLA School of Law

• Grace Song, film cast, Executive Director THE USULI INSTITUTE

• Tina Mascara, Director

• Hussam Ayloush, Executive Director CAIR-LA/CEO CAIR-CA, Human Rights and Democracy Advocate

Light refreshments and prayer space available 7:15-8:00 pm