I'm an Arab actor who's been asked to audition for the role of terrorist more than 30 times. If La La Land cleans up at the Oscars, I'm done

I'm an Arab actor who's been asked to audition for the role of terrorist more than 30 times. If La La Land cleans up at the Oscars, I'm done

2/25/2017

link

https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/oscars-la-la-land-moonlight-arab-muslim-actor-audition-terrorist-i-am-done-a7595261.html

summary

In this opinion piece, the author discusses their experience as an Arab Muslim actor auditioning for roles in Hollywood. They describe the discrimination and stereotyping they faced, with numerous auditions requiring them to play the role of a terrorist. The author expresses frustration with the industry's perpetuation of harmful stereotypes and argues that it is time for a change. They highlight how the success of films like "La La Land" and "Moonlight" at the Oscars should be seen as an opportunity to challenge these stereotypes and provide more diverse and authentic portrayals of Arab and Muslim characters in film and television.

tags

muslim actors ꞏ social justice ꞏ cultural sensitivity ꞏ arab representation in film ꞏ racism in film ꞏ film controversy ꞏ social issues ꞏ film storytelling ꞏ racial bias ꞏ stereotyping ꞏ ethnic bias ꞏ hollywood ꞏ casting process ꞏ racial profiling ꞏ cultural representation ꞏ racial diversity ꞏ minority voices ꞏ muslim community ꞏ diversity in film ꞏ cultural understanding ꞏ cultural integration ꞏ film acting ꞏ bigotry ꞏ arab american actors ꞏ arab american culture ꞏ arab american community ꞏ moonlight ꞏ multiculturalism ꞏ casting stereotypes ꞏ minority representation ꞏ muslim culture ꞏ actor discrimination ꞏ muslim representation in film ꞏ cultural acceptance ꞏ cultural awareness ꞏ cultural appropriation ꞏ film awards ꞏ cultural misrepresentation ꞏ film industry ꞏ audition discrimination ꞏ cultural identity ꞏ la la land ꞏ film criticism ꞏ film industry diversity ꞏ racial discrimination ꞏ oscars