Stranger At The Gate

An Afghan refugee named Bibi Bahrami – and the members of her little Indiana mosque –  come face to face with a U.S. Marine who has secret plans to bomb their community center. But Mac McKinney’s plan takes an unexpected turn. “Stranger at the Gate” is a story of grace, transformation, and hope.

Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short Film. Official selection of Mountainfilm and part of Mountainfilm on Tour.

Post-film Q&A via Zoom with producer Conell Jones and film subject Richard “Mac” McKinney followed by small group community conversations focused on the themes of the film and facilitated by Mountain Mediation. Refreshments will be served for the small group discussion participants after the film.

The film will be presented with Open Captions and ASL interpretation will be provided for the post-film discussions. For additional accessibility accommodations, please contact director@parkcityfilm.org by April 13th.

“‘Stranger At The Gate’ is a refreshing, redemptive story that serves as an antidote to the demagoguery and vitriol that has come to define our current moment.” —Mikael Jorgensen, Wilco

“A brave and compelling film. A story of real people, divided, using a traumatic event to make change from the inside out. We need this film, and we need it to be viewed and discussed widely.” —Elizabeth Lesser, New York Times bestselling author and co-founder of Omega Institute

Presented in partnership with Mountain Mediation as part of the Raising Voices Film Series, supported with grant funding from Park City Municipal Corp and the Park City Chamber.

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