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Reel bad Arabs, how Hollywood vilifies a people, a Media Education Foundation production ; directed by Sut Jhally ; produced by Jeremy Earp

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Reel bad Arabs, how Hollywood vilifies a people, a Media Education Foundation production ; directed by Sut Jhally ; produced by Jeremy Earp

Language

eng

Characteristic

videorecording

Intended audience

Grade 9+Higher education

Main title

Reel bad Arabs

Oclc number

1035116000

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Originally produced by Media Education Foundation in 2006

Responsibility statement

a Media Education Foundation production ; directed by Sut Jhally ; produced by Jeremy Earp

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Sub title

how Hollywood vilifies a people

Summary

This groundbreaking documentary takes aim at a slanderous aspect of cinematic history that has run virtually unchallenged from the earliest days of silent film to today's biggest Hollywood blockbusters. Featuring acclaimed author Dr. Jack Shaheen, Reel Bad Arabs explores a long line of degrading images of Arabs, from Bedouin bandits and submissive maidens to sinister sheikhs and gun-toting terrorists. Along the way, it offers devastating insights into the origin of these sterotypical images and their development at key points in U.S. history. By inspiring critical thinking about the social and political effects of these Hollywood caricatures, the film challenges viewers to recognize the urgent need for counternarratives. Ideal for film studies, sociology, and anthropology classes, among others

Technique

live action

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How Hollywood vilifies a people

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