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Our Tehzeeb

Our Tehzeeb

FromImmigrantly


Our Tehzeeb

FromImmigrantly

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Length:
46 minutes
Released:
May 5, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Our guest for today's show is Iram Parveen Bilal. She is a creator. A Physics-Olympian-turned-filmmaker, she wears eight rings on her body and appreciates honesty. She is an enabler who focuses on thought-provoking stories that are socially impactful and envision an inclusive world. All of these statements were provided by her. When someone uses these words to describe themself, you know that the art they produce is going to be interesting and thought-provoking. What more could you expect from someone who believes that “genuine curiosity is the antidote to fear?”  Iram’s films have addressed issues like feudalism, youth movements, cultural stigma, generational ties, and poverty. The interdisciplinary nature of her work has received praise for tackling these complex issues while incorporating an exciting degree of mystery and thrill.Her latest film is " I’ll Meet You There,” a story that follows the father-daughter journey of Majeed, a Chicago policeman, and Dua, his teenage ballerina daughter as he goes undercover in a mosque for a special FBI assignment.
Released:
May 5, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Welcome to Immigrantly: a boundary-pushing, border-crossing podcast that gives diverse voices and stories, a home. Drawing on her own experiences as a rights activist and a first-generation Asian immigrant, creator & host, Saadia Khan tackles the big questions on race, identity & the immigrant experience while challenging mainstream narratives in today’s divided America. Covering everything from love and dating to food and faith, each weekly episode explores a theme with inspiring guests such as Grammy-winning singer Arooj Aftab; bestselling author of 'The Kite Runner,' Khaled Hosseini; and comedians Hari Kondabolu and Aparna Nancherla. It’s a true celebration of what makes us unique – and a timely reminder of all that unites us. If you’d like to be part of this fun, thoughtful and inclusive community, all you need to do is subscribe! Executive Producer & Host: Saadia Khan Sound Design & Content Editor: Manni Simon Media Coordinator: Kayla Lupoli Content Writers: Yudi Liu, Ashley Lanuza, Sarah Doh & Saadia Khan Music: Evan Ray Suzuki/Epidemic Sounds