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This short documentary discusses negative stereotypes of Arabs and Muslims commonly portrayed in media in the United States. It notes that while around 3.5 million Arab Americans live in the US, Arabs and Muslims are often depicted as terrorists, crazy, and violent based solely on their ethnicity or religion. This has real-world impacts like hate crimes and discrimination. The documentary also explores how these stereotypes make it difficult for Arab and Middle Eastern men to get acting roles in Hollywood beyond stereotypical portrayals. While some more balanced views have emerged, it says the cycle of inhumanely and negatively representing Arabs in media has yet to come to an end.
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