The Great Muslim American Road Trip

Life is a Highway: Chicago to Joplin, Missouri

Episode 1 | 52m 42s | WETA Passport

Join Mona Haydar and husband Sebastian Robins as they drive the first leg of Route 66 and discover America's Muslim roots, a history that goes back to the 1800s. Along the way, the young couple experience some tests in their relationship.

Aired: 07/05/22 | Expires: 06/16/24 | Rating: TV-PG

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• Episode 1 Preview

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• The Long History of Muslim Immigration

  Clip: Ep1 | 3m 21s

• Love and Belief

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