Two Gods is a documentary film that takes place in Newark, NJ and follows the story of Hanif, a Muslim man who works as a casket maker and performs the ritual washing of bodies before burial. Hanif takes in two young men, Furquan and Naz, who are struggling with their lives and are in desperate need of guidance.
Furquan is a young father who has just been released from prison and is trying to turn his life around for the sake of his daughter. Naz is a high school student who has lost his way and is drawn to the streets and the violence that comes with it.
Hanif uses his own experiences and teachings from the Quran to mentor the two young men. He stresses the importance of community and faith, and shares his own struggles with addiction and loss.
The film paints a vivid picture of life in Newark, where gun violence and poverty are prevalent. But it also highlights the resilience and hope of the community, and the power of mentorship and faith to change lives.
Throughout the film, Hanif also grapples with his own mortality and the impact of his work on the families of those he prepares for burial. Two Gods is a moving and intimate portrait of a man and his community, and a powerful exploration of the complex issues facing young people in America today.