https://pjmedia.com/phyllischesler/2008/07/24/the-hero-wears-hijab-a-film-review/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usFri, 12 Jun 2026 04:19:15 -0400<![CDATA[There is a certain kind of film that casts a spell over its viewers: You enter its reality as if the film is your own private dream and its&#8217; languorous, dream-like effect lingers long after you&#8217;ve left the theatre. Brick Lane is such a film.]]>Thu, 24 Jul 2008 11:56:43 -0400<![CDATA[Phyllis Chesler]]>https://pjmedia.com/phyllis-chesler/2008/07/24/the-hero-wears-hijab-a-film-review-n103690