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Muslim Fashion is positively influencing modern day designers (many stores are selling tunic tops, shayla and maxi dresses), and "Muslim Fashion Week" has become the next big thing. Do you think this "mainstreaming" of certain garments will actively change the perceptions of Muslim women or is it merely a trend, a fashion statement?

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Abigail E. Disney Known For: Filmmaker and philanthropist
Faith: Christianity
Country: United States

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Abigail E. Disney is a filmmaker and philanthropist. Her first film, a feature-length documentary called Pray the Devil Back to Hell tells the inspirational story of the women of Liberia and their efforts to bring peace to their broken nation after decades of destructive civil war. It won the 2008 Tribeca Best Documentary award and is currently playing in theaters. Ms. Disney is also involved in producing a number of other documentaries with social themes, and is developing a four-hour project for WNET/Wide Angle called Women, War & Peace.

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