Don Cheadle puts a sympathetic face on Islam and its followers in the upcoming indie film “Traitor,” as a devout Muslim who makes it clear it is against his religious doctrine to kill another.
 
“I think that’s one thing most people don’t know,” says the esteemed, Oscar-nominated actor, who plays a renegade U.S. Special Operations officer whose political allegiances are in direct odds with his allegiance to his faith in the feature. “Traitor” also stars Guy Pearce and Neal McDonough.
 
He adds, “Putting people in dangerous situations and having to sacrifice lives is something his superiors may require, but it’s something that his faith prohibits him from doing and speaks directly against.”
 
Providing a counterpoint to the stereotypical view of Muslims who claim glory in killing in the name of Allah was what compelled Cheadle to not only star in the Aug. 27-premiering international thriller, written and helmed by first-time director Jeffrey Nachmanoff. Cheadle was passionate enough to take on a producing role as well…