Bilal's Stand

– Bilal, a Muslim high school senior works at his family's long-owned taxi stand. "The Stand," as they..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.90 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 39 Minutes
Release Year:
2010
Bilal's Stand (2010)

Bilal, a Muslim high school senior works at his family's long-owned taxi stand. "The Stand," as they call it, has been the source of all activity and money for the family for the last sixty years. It seems like Bílal is about to carry the torch. He secretly submits a college application and takes up the art of ice carving in order to win a scholarship. However, he is forced to decide whether he will continue working at the Stand - the only life he's ever known - or take a chance at social mobility.

Story Timeline:
Producing Country:
USA
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Genre:
Release Date:

01 Jan 2010

Language:

English

Director:

Sultan Sharrief

Writer:

Sultan Sharrief

Main Actors:

Nadir Ahmad, Ousama Elsaadi, Julian Gant, Helki Jackson

Plot:

Bilal, a Muslim high school senior works at his family's long-owned taxi stand. "The Stand," as they call it, has been the source of all activity and money for the family for the last sixty years. It seems like Bílal is about to carry the torch. He secretly submits a college application and takes up the art of ice carving in order to win a scholarship. However, he is forced to decide whether he will continue working at the Stand - the only life he's ever known - or take a chance at social mobility.

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.8/10