Transform Films to Hold World Premiere of THE ACCIDENTAL ACTIVIST with Aasif Mandvi at DOC NYC

TRANSFORM FILMS® is partnering with The 9th Annual DOC NYC, America's largest documentary festival, to hold the world premiere of THE ACCIDENTAL ACTIVIST, a new short documentary in which THE DAILY SHOW alumni Aasif Mandvi uses humor to promote tolerance and tackle anti-Muslim sentiment (USA, 7 min.). Directed by Samia Khan, and executive produced by Nick Stuart and CarolAnne Dolan, of Transform Films, The Accidental Activist is launching as part of DOC NYC's 'Shorts: The Big Apple,' a program of seven films that explore New York City from the lives of immigrant cabbies to the World Trade Center memorial. The screenings are followed by a Q&A with Mandvi, Khan and film directors. To purchase tickets, go to docnyc.net or click here.

The RISE in anti-Muslim and anti-immigrant rhetoric in the US since the 2016 election has generated a new wave of activists?including actor/writer/producer/comedian Aasif Mandvi, 'the first brown guy' on The Daily Show. Featuring Mandvi, and performances by Lewis Black and Roy Wood, Jr., The Accidental Activist explores what led this artist to become an activist, and why it's important for other artists to step up. 'When the world is falling apart, the artist's job is to say, 'Hey, let me tell you a story.' Engage at #TheAccidentalActivist and #DOCNYC. For film info, go to theaccidentalactivistfilm.com.

Transform Films believes that powerful documentaries with messages of social justice can motivate meaningful social change by raising awareness, changing attitudes and inspiring people of all faiths and good will to engage their communities on important issues that impact their lives. Visit www.transformfilmsinc.com.

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