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Joanna Natasegara accepting for The White Helmets – 2017 MPAC Media Awards

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Joanna Natasegara
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On May 10, 2017 By MPAC
Joanna Natasegara, Producer of the Oscar-winning Documentary "The White Helmets" accepts MPAC's Media Award on behalf of the film. "For Orlando (von Einsiedel) and I, to receive a recognition of this kind particularly is amongst the highest achievements we could ever hope for as filmmakers." ---------- Watch all videos from the 2017 MPAC Media Awards playlist. http://bit.ly/2r2DPfo Presented by the Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) Hollywood Bureau. Subscribe to MPAC's channel http://bit.ly/MPACYouTube Visit MPAC's website http://mpac.org Like MPAC on Facebook http://fb.com/mpacnational Follow MPAC on Twitter http://twitter.com/mpac_national Follow MPAC on Instagram http://instagram.com/mpac_national ---------- The MPAC Hollywood Bureau serves as a bridge between the Muslim community and the entertainment industry. Our goal is to increase the number of authentic and humanizing stories of Muslims and Islam on film and TV by engaging the industry and developing relationships with studio executives, screenwriters, and filmmakers. We also work to nurture creative talent and connect American Muslims with industry professionals.
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Poorna Jagannathan accepting for The Night Of – 2017 MPAC Media Awards

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HBO
Jagannathan
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Muslims in Hollywood
Poorna
Poorna Jagannathan
Steven
the night of
Zaillian
On May 10, 2017 By MPAC
Actress Poorna Jagannathan, who portrays Naz's mother Safar Khan in HBO's "The Night Of", shared her experience making the series and words of inclusion from writer, co-creator, and director Steven Zaillian. "We have to try harder to portray all vulnerable or maligned people with dignity, respect, and truth." ---------- Watch all videos from the 2017 MPAC Media Awards playlist. http://bit.ly/2r2DPfo Presented by the Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) Hollywood Bureau. Subscribe to MPAC's channel http://bit.ly/MPACYouTube Visit MPAC's website http://mpac.org Like MPAC on Facebook http://fb.com/mpacnational Follow MPAC on Twitter http://twitter.com/mpac_national Follow MPAC on Instagram http://instagram.com/mpac_national ---------- The MPAC Hollywood Bureau serves as a bridge between the Muslim community and the entertainment industry. Our goal is to increase the number of authentic and humanizing stories of Muslims and Islam on film and TV by engaging the industry and developing relationships with studio executives, screenwriters, and filmmakers. We also work to nurture creative talent and connect American Muslims with industry professionals.
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Honoring The Amplifier Foundation – 2017 MPAC Media Awards

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The Amplifier Foundation
the face of the resistance
wethepeople
On May 9, 2017 By MPAC
The Amplifier Foundation was honored at the 26th annual MPAC Media Awards gala for its groundbreaking #WeThePeople campaign that redefined the face of the 21st century American. ---------- Watch all videos from the 2017 MPAC Media Awards playlist. http://bit.ly/2r2DPfo Presented by the Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) Hollywood Bureau. Subscribe to MPAC's channel http://bit.ly/MPACYouTube Visit MPAC's website http://mpac.org Like MPAC on Facebook http://fb.com/mpacnational Follow MPAC on Twitter http://twitter.com/mpac_national Follow MPAC on Instagram http://instagram.com/mpac_national ---------- The MPAC Hollywood Bureau serves as a bridge between the Muslim community and the entertainment industry. Our goal is to increase the number of authentic and humanizing stories of Muslims and Islam on film and TV by engaging the industry and developing relationships with studio executives, screenwriters, and filmmakers. We also work to nurture creative talent and connect American Muslims with industry professionals.
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Introducing ‘A Girl In River’ — 2016 MPAC Media Awards

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2016
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A Girl in the River
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Girls
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Oscar
oscar-winner
pakistan
Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy
stop honor killings
USA
On May 3, 2016 By MPAC
MPAC's 25th annual Media Awards honoree, "A Girl in the River," is a 2016 Oscar-winning documentary that tackles honor killings in Pakistan, moving the Pakistani Prime Minister to pledge stricter laws to punish offenders after watching it himself. Every year, more than 1,000 girls and women die from honor killings in Pakistan, especially in rural areas. Told from the point-of-view of Saba, an 18-year-old survivor, this 2016 Oscar-winning documentary by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy tackles misinterpretations of Islam to justify such a crime and challenges the lack of laws punishing its perpetrators. The Pakistani Prime Minister pledged stricter laws to end honor killings after watching the film. “A Girl in the River” is a testimony of the power of storytelling to change the status quo.
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‘Salam Neighbor’ acceptance speech — 2016 MPAC Media Awards

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2016
25th annual
america
Chris Temple
Documetary
film
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mpac
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muslim public affairs council
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refugee camp
Refugee Crisis
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Salam Neighbor
Syria
syrian refugees
USA
Zach Ingrasci
On May 3, 2016 By MPAC
MPAC's 25th annual Media Awards honoree, "Salam Neighbor," is an award-winning documentary that gives us a never-before-seen view into the lives of Syrian refugees. Seven miles from war, 85,000 Syrians struggle to restart their lives inside Jordan’s Za’atari refugee camp. A first-of-its-kind, "Salam Neighbor" follows two filmmakers, Chris Temple and Zach Ingrasci, who fully embed themselves in the camp, providing an intimate look at the world’s most dire humanitarian crisis. They uncover inspiring stories of people rallying, against all odds, to rebuild their lives and those of their neighbors. The film puts a face to the refugee crisis and has sparked critical debate among lawmakers, news media and communities around the country to assist Syrian refugees.
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Introducing ‘Salam Neighbor’ — 2016 MPAC Media Awards

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2016
25th annual
america
Chris Temple
Documentary
film
islam
media awards
mpac
mpac media awards
muslim public affairs council
muslims
Refugee Crisis
refugees
Salam Neighbor
Syria
syrian refugee crisis
syrian refugees
USA
Zach Ingrasci
On May 3, 2016 By MPAC
MPAC's 25th annual Media Awards honoree, "Salam Neighbor," is an award-winning documentary that gives us a never-before-seen view into the lives of Syrian refugees. Seven miles from war, 85,000 Syrians struggle to restart their lives inside Jordan’s Za’atari refugee camp. A first-of-its-kind, "Salam Neighbor" follows two filmmakers, Chris Temple and Zach Ingrasci, who fully embed themselves in the camp, providing an intimate look at the world’s most dire humanitarian crisis. They uncover inspiring stories of people rallying, against all odds, to rebuild their lives and those of their neighbors. The film puts a face to the refugee crisis and has sparked critical debate among lawmakers, news media and communities around the country to assist Syrian refugees.
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