A film by MoHAMMED ALI Naqvi

HANGING BY A WIRE


Sixteen hours, 900 feet above the ground.


The Story

In August 2023, a routine school commute in northern Pakistan turned terrifying when two cables snapped, leaving eight passengers—including six schoolboys—suspended 900 feet above a ravine as rescuers raced to save them.


Directed by Mohammed Ali Naqvi, Hanging by a Wire premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and has been selected by acclaimed film festivals around the world, including Tribeca, Seattle and Sydney.


The film is now reaching more than 30 cities across North America and more than 30 cities across the UK and Ireland, including week-long cinema runs. Its initial New York run was extended into a second week after strong community partnerships helped bring audiences to the theater. The film will premiere on Paramount+ on October 28.


Hanging by a Wire is Pakistan's official submission to the 99th Academy Awards for Best International Feature Film.


Your tax-deductible contribution through Islamic Scholarship Fund will support the film's theatrical, community engagement, publicity and awards campaign.

Your gift supports

Theatrical and Community screenings

Audience Outreach and Engagement

Awards-season screenings and events

Publicity and press outreach

Campaign travel and filmmaker appearances

Promotional and campaign materials


The film rejects victim-centered portrayals and shows ordinary Muslim people as rescuers, decision-makers, community leaders and heroes.

In the valley, cable transport is part of the daily journey to school and work.

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Local rescuer Sahib Khan—one of the community members placed at the center of the film.

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This campaign is a chance to bring a powerful Pakistani story to audiences around the world and show ordinary Muslim people as rescuers, decision-makers, community leaders and heroes.