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Ali Baluch went against his parents&#039; wishes when he abandoned his potential career in politics and instead pursued a film degree. Watching the film “Requiem for a Dream” is what inspired him to make art that would challenge those who watched it, he said. (Courtesy of Ali Baluch)

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Los Angeles Unveiled: Filmmaker finds success in craft after switching career focus to follow dreams

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Hollywood has never been so accessible for Muslim creators. LA is the go-to spot for fostering creativity and making it big – and it’s also home to dozens of promising Muslim artists who’re breaking into the industry and redefining what it means to be Muslim.

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Los Angeles Unveiled: Filmmaker finds success in craft after switching career focus to follow dreams

By Umber Bhatti

Oct. 27, 2019 10:31 p.m.