Pixela Pictura Films presents "Life Without Basketball."

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April 22, 2020 • 32 mins

Bilquis Abdul-Qaadir is a record-breaking basketball player, she is also a Muslim. When Bilquis was ready to go to pro she never imagined that it would be her hijab that prevented her from playing, but it was a FIBA rule put a halt to her career. We see Bilquis go through many life changes all the while she is still fighting this FIBA rule. In the end, its a bittersweet win for Bilquis and she is left wondering if she will ever play ball again. This is her story.

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