Muslim men have often been portrayed as ‘terrorists’ or ‘fanatics’ on TV shows, but Muslim-led storytelling is trying to change that narrative
- Written by Tazeen M. Ali, Assistant Professor of Religion and Politics, Washington University in St. Louis
Hulu’s comedy-drama series 'Ramy,' created by actor-comedian Ramy Youssef, follows a young Egyptian-American Muslim navigating life’s challenges. Youssef, center, appears at a press conference in 2019.Frederick M. Brown/Getty ImagesFor over a century, Hollywood has tended to portray Muslim men through a remarkably narrow lens: as...