SCREENING IN THE BERNARD OSHER FOUNDATION AUDITORIUM
55 minutes. Not Rated. Directed by David Washburn. Produced by Razi Jafri & David Washburn. In English.
Note: This screening will be followed by a panel discussion with David Washburn and Razi Jafri, moderated by Zahir Janmohamed.
As Muslim chaplains, Rafael Lantigua, Khallid Shabazz, and Saleha Jabeen swear an oath to the Constitution, vowing to protect the right of every service member to practice their faith freely. Despite decades of military service, some still view them as the enemy and unfit to serve because of their beliefs. Rather than blend in, they accept the challenges and inherent dangers of being the public face of Islam for the U.S. military. Three Chaplains goes inside the armed forces to reveal how these chaplains practice, teach, and share their faith with troops around the country. Rafael, Khallid, and Saleha each face resistance—from accusations of terror to disapproval from their own families and community—while ascending to the highest ranks of the military. Like generations of minority service members before them, they call on the Department of Defense to support equality for all.