Media Release -- The Cartoon Art Museum presents a special reception with filmmaker Isaac Solotaroff. Featuring preview clips of the film, Q and A with the filmmaker, and wine and light appetizers. Free giveaways of The 99 comic book to the first 50 guests.
About Wham! Bam! Islam!
In 2003, Dr. Naif Al-Mutawa — Kuwaiti psychologist, graduate of Columbia Business School and father of four young boys — had an idea: create a comic book series with roots in Islam and Islamic culture. Al-Mutawa came up with the concept of The 99: a team of superheroes, each one exemplifying one of the 99 attributes of Allah. His motivations were both entrepreneurial and idealistic — The 99 would exemplify the Islamic virtues of compassion, understanding, and tolerance – qualities not often associated with Islam by the West. Within the Islamic world, Al-Mutawa hoped these new role models would counter the growing tide of political and religious extremism. But when he launches the comic series, Al-Mutawa runs up against suspicion from Muslims and the harsh realities of the global marketplace.
Wednesday, October 5
6:00-8:00 PM
Free and Open to the Public
Cartoon Art Museum
655 Mission Street, San Francisco
