Documentary & Dialogue
Pain and Peace Synopsis: A survivor of a brutal hate crime embarks on a profound journey to explore the underlying causes of hatred and the depths of forgiveness. This compelling narrative unfolds as a story of hope and healing, offering inspiration in the face of unimaginable tragedy and seeking purpose through pain.
Brief Summary: Partnering with multi-Emmy Award winning film maker, Mark Feijo, this film hosted and co-produced by Rais Bhuiyan, a survivor of a brutal 9/11 hate crime, based on essential human qualities – empathy, mercy, forgiveness, kindness, which are the antidotes to prevent and disrupt hate-fueled violence, helping to share stories deeply rooted in American experiences and the broader human condition. Its goal is to foster healing in our divided nation and combat hate-fueled violence. Each person (both survivors and perpetrators of hate-fueled violence) we interviewed aims to prevent and disrupt hate-driven violence, promoting understanding, and fostering compassion. Our documentary is a testament to the power of forgiveness, reconciliation, empathy, and healing. It’s an invitation to us all to join in transcending intolerance, hate, and violence.

Currently, the documentary is being screened at various film festivals, educational institutions, organizations, and communities across North America. A common question after each screening: How can more people watch this documentary, especially when extremism is on the rise, and people are seeking positivity, hope, and healing?
To address this, World Without Hate is reaching out to educational institutions, organizations, corporations, and individuals who may be interested in sponsoring and hosting screenings, followed by meaningful dialogue with their audiences. A screening and talkback session in your community (or any organization that you know might be interested) would be incredibly timely and impactful.
To host a screening followed by a talkback session, please fill out the form
Testimonies
“I think the film should be seen by everybody. It’s got a great message, and it’s a film that teaches and that’s all you can ask of a film” ~ Professor Rick Halperin, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX
“It’s humbling to realize at this time at this moment in our country and our world, there are courageous folks who have experienced hate and have disarmed it and allowed us to see a sense of hope, what forgiveness can do to transform the world. And it’s an honor to know about this film and experience it.” ~ Bishop Brian at Episcopal Diocese of East Tennessee.
Screenings and News
Feb 27, 2026 | Buffalo History Museum, NY | Sponsored by the Buffalo Jewish Federation and the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
Feb 26, 2026 | The Chapel, Cheektowaga, NY
Feb 12, 2026 | Doris Duke Foundation, New York, NY
Feb 11, 2026 | Network of Religious Communities, Buffalo, NY
Nov 11, 2025 | Austin College, Sherman, TX
Oct 21, 2025 | Human Rights Division of New York State | John Jay College campus, NYC
Jun 03, 2025 | Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, Buffalo, NY
Apr 01, 2025 | CFLeads Forum (U.S. Community Foundations), Indianapolis, IN
Mar 13, 2025 | St. Paul Episcopal Church, Athens, TN
Mar 11, 2025 | St. Paul Episcopal Church, Chattanooga, TN
Feb 24, 2025 | Dentons US LLP
Feb 02, 2025 | Dallas Screening
Oct 24, 2024 | United Nations Association Film Festival (UNAFF) | Stanford University campus, CA
Oct 17, 2024 | Milwaukee Muslim Film Festival, WI
Oct 09, 2024 | Bainbridge Island Screening, WA
Sep 20, 2024 | University of Manitoba, Canada
Sep 19, 2024 | University of Winnipeg, Canada
Sep 18, 2024 | Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes
Jul 09, 2024 | San Antonio Film Festival
Jun 04, 2024 | Pain and Peace on Seattle’s KING 5 – Evening
May 22, 2024 | Special screening hosted by Proliance Surgeons Foundation
May 14, 2024 | Buffalo, NY screening | North Park Theatre, Buffalo.
May 14, 2024 | Interview with Rais Bhuiyan and Dr. LaVonne Ansari, PhD, CEO and executive director, Community Health Center of Buffalo, Inc.
May 14, 2024 | The Buffalo News: Tops massacre part of film about transcending intolerance
May 02, 2024 | Seattle Premiere
Mar 16, 2024 | Long standing ovation at Cinequest Film Festival
Mar 05, 2024 | Review by the Movie Gourmet
Production Team
Mark Feijo Producer/Director | Rais Bhuiyan, Exec. Producer | Jessica Bhuiyan, Exec. Producer |Thomas McGurk, Composer | Laura Grody, Editor/Writer
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This short documentary is about the Rohingya minority in Myanmar (Burma). According to United Nations, Rohingya people are among the most persecuted on the planet. Despite living in Myanmar for generations, they have been denied citizenship and basic human rights, and now fleeing from genocide. More than 1.2 million Rohingya have already fled and several thousands have been murdered by the Myanmar government since violence erupted in August 2017.
In December 2017, Rais visited the largest and densest refugee camp in the world. In Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, hundreds of thousands of oppressed Rohingya men, women and children, the “lucky” ones who narrowly escaped Myanmar with their lives, are now suffering in this camp. The refugees asked him to share their stories and plea to the international community to help end their plight.
