‘Average Joe’: A Paean to Praying in Public

To pray or not to pray publicly—that is the question. Laws already exist banning certain forms of prayer. How long before the world’s governments ban religion?

Joe (Eric Close) prays on the 50-yard line, in "Average Joe." GND Media Group and Provisions Film Supply

PG-13 | 1h 40m | Drama, Faith-Based | Oct. 10, 2024

Islam has gotten a bad rap the last few decades thanks to violence-championing Jihadist hyperfundamentalists. However, one thing I really enjoy seeing in New York City is Muslims’ amusing lack of concern regarding American notions of religious decorum. By which I mean their willy-nilly unfurling and slapping down of a prayer-rug, with complete disregard to time and location.