Audience, as an Arab American and Muslim actor,I always play the role of a terrorist.Sometimes, I only get Muslim roles that don’t terrorize me.
That only makes things worse.I reject that kind of role.So you’re thinking about this persistent stereotype and
To stop the xenophobia,Wallis Annenberg
Center for the
Performing Arts
What do you think the movie industry leaders should do?
Wallis Annenberg
Center for the
Performing Arts
Denzel, I think Muslim American actors are…You can make your own movie.I said the same thing to black people.If there’s anything you want to say,You can do it yourself.If you ask someone else to write your story,They’ll write from their point of view
People only talk about what they know.Yeah, there are many opportunities.Start writing a script from today.Even in my case, I don’t expect others to tell me about me.People only use what they know.And…That’s a given.You have the right to do that.We’re also in their movie.I have the right to decide whether to appear or not.But what if you…To another person who grew up in a different culture from you.If you expect me to write about you correctly,Maybe you should have a long break 아마
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