A Sinner in Mecca he can finally secure his place within this religion that condemns him. "A Sinner in Mecca" is co-produced with Arte and ZDF in Europe. The film is set in Saudi Arabia, India, and the United States. A Sinner in Mecca continues to play at many film festivals around the world. Its European premiere was at the UK's Sheffield Doc/Fest where it was nominated for a Grand Jury Award. Additional security was provided. The film won the Grand Jury Award for Best Documentary at Outfest in Los Angeles. where additional security was provided as well. A Sinner in Mecca premiered at
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