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Is the representation of Arabs in Hollywood changing?

Is the representation of Arabs in Hollywood changing?

FromEssential Middle East


Is the representation of Arabs in Hollywood changing?

FromEssential Middle East

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Length:
27 minutes
Released:
Mar 2, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

From the earliest days of silent film to today's biggest Hollywood blockbusters, vilifying depictions of Arabs and Muslims have persisted in Western cinema, unchallenged. Yet, with the rise of streaming services, filmmakers of different ethnicities are now being afforded a chance to represent their own stories.
In this episode: 

Anne Sobel (@slicepassion), screenwriter, writer for Netflix's The Exchange

Episode credits:
This episode was produced by Khaled Soltan. The sound design was by George Al Wer. Our engagement producer is Aya Elmileik and our assistant engagement producer is Munera Al Dosari. Our Executive producer is Omar Al Saleh and Ney Alvarez is the head of audio. The show is hosted by Sami Zeidan.
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Released:
Mar 2, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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In the world of news, headlines are essential, but providing in-depth analysis of news and current affairs became rare. We analyze the news and simplify complex geopolitical realities of the Middle East and wider Muslim world.  To help you make sense of it all, join host Sami Zeidan, every Thursday.