Focusing on what the law refers to as "hate crimes," Al Qarem is an Afghan-American tale of prejudice, paranoia, and suspense. The audience is taken back to dramatic events surrounding the 9-11 attacks by analyzing its effect on a small community in Flushing, Queens. Particularly of interest is the apprehension of a global metropolis and a cruel backlash against all Muslims and anyone perceived as such. The film takes a plunge into modernity gone awry. This film is provided by Withoutabox, "The Network for Independents." In operation since 2000, the Company administers the patented International Film Festival Submission System, now connecting more than 80,000 filmmakers to over 1800 film festivals worldwide, including 450 online submission partners. Audience by Withoutabox is the Company&s social networking site for filmmakers, film lovers, and festival-goers, featuring blogs, ratings, reviews, calendars, and ticketing for the Indie scene. Withoutabox&s Distribution Lab assists filmmakers in brining their films to market through pioneering concepts of customization, while allowing filmmakers to maintain rights to their work. :77455: