Reel Bad Arabs
Mr. Shaheen talked about his book, Reel Bad Arabs: How Hollywood Vilifies a People, published by Interlink Publishing Group. In the book, t… read more
Mr. Shaheen talked about his book, Reel Bad Arabs: How Hollywood Vilifies a People, published by Interlink Publishing Group. In the book, the author decries what he views as the negative portrayal of Arabs in American movies and television programs. He reviews over 900 movies in which Arab characters appear, and argues that, because the depictions of Arabs are overwhelmingly unfavorable, Arab-Americans are widely viewed with suspicion. During this presentation, Mr. Shaheen discussed the portrayal of Arabs in such movies as Casablanca and Disney’s Hidalgo. Following prepared remarks, he responded to questions from the audience. close
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