Storytelling as a bold and courageous act of resistance | MPAC Media Awards


Nijla Mu’min, Writer/Director/Producer of the feature film Jinn, tells stories about herself and her community not from the outside in, but from the inside out. As a black Muslim filmmaker, she illustrates the impact of empowered authorship.

———-

Watch all videos from the 2019 MPAC Media Awards playlist.
http://bit.ly/2VVEE8Y

Presented by the Muslim Public Affairs Council’s (MPAC) Hollywood Bureau.

Subscribe to MPAC’s channel
http://bit.ly/MPACYouTube

Visit MPAC’s Hollywood Bureau’s website
http://mpachollywoodbureau.org

Like MPAC’s Hollywood Bureau on Facebook
http://fb.com/mpachollywoodbureau

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 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.

You can build a future free from fear and bigotry.

Invest in MPAC’s work to improve public policies and perceptions. We’re changing how America views Islam and Muslims.