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Creating Better, More Accurate Stories about Muslims and Islam

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On May 24, 2019 By MPAC
Diversity and inclusion are growing within Hollywood and efforts to create better, more accurate stories are now coming from the entertainment industry itself. We’ve been asked to consult on a wide range of projects; from groundbreaking ones like Coca-Cola’s Superbowl commercial to controversial TV shows like FX’s Tyrant. But, our work is nowhere near done. Problematic and stereotypical portrayals of Muslims still exist. Law and Order: SVU, NCIS, and Homeland are just a few examples of shows where we can spread our influence and expertise.
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Muslim Screenwriters Lab (with Disney/ABC TV)

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On June 18, 2018 By MPAC
In an effort to discover and nurture talented Muslim writers with unique voices and diverse backgrounds, the MPAC Hollywood Bureau and Disney/ABC Television Group have partnered on a Screenwriters Lab for TV comedy. This day-long lab in Los Angeles is designed to advance Muslim screenwriters in their careers. As the entertainment industry works toward inclusion, this first lab in a series is an opportune time for writers to get their material in front of decision-makers who are looking to increase diversity in writers rooms. Learn more at labs.mpac.org. ---------- Subscribe: http://bit.ly/MPACYouTube MPAC website: http://mpac.org Facebook: http://fb.com/mpacnational Twitter: http://twitter.com/mpac_national Instagram: http://instagram.com/mpac_national ABOUT US The Muslim Public Affairs Council improves public understanding and policies that impact American Muslims by engaging our government, media, and communities.
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