We’re 10 days away from our 30th annual MPAC Media Awards!
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Dear John,
We're 10 days away from our 30th annual MPAC Media Awards ([link removed]) ! We have a fun show planned for you. We will be honoring three inspiring television series that are helping to create a critical mass of Muslim characters and storylines. It’s an undeniable fact that television and pop culture has a major impact on changing narratives around underrepresented communities. These three series are doing some heavy lifting towards this goal!
RSVP HERE ([link removed])
Mira, Royal Detective ([link removed]) , United States of Al ([link removed]) , and We Are Lady Parts ([link removed]) are among our Media Awards ([link removed]) honorees that are contributing to the much-needed critical mass of Muslim content. These three episodic series are moving the needle towards the larger goal of reaching a balance of representation across the industry.
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Honoring Mira, Royal Detective
Disney Junior’s Mira, Royal Detective is an animated mystery inspired by India’s rich and diverse culture. The series showcases India’s vibrant fashion, melodious music, architecture, and aromatic food. The creative team includes screenwriters and actors from India’s diverse community. Among the show’s milestones are the inclusion of holiday-themed episodes centered around Holi and Diwali, and an Eid al-Fitr episode.
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Honoring United States of AI
CBS's primetime show United States of Al reaffirms the importance of on-screen representation and well rounded narrative building. The show authentically explores the immigrant experience in America and discus
ses sensitive topics such as the main character Al’s struggle to reconcile between his Afghan cultural practices, beliefs and life in America. The writers’ room includes mostly Afghan and Muslim screenwriters whose voices and experieces were pertinent in telling Al’s authentic journey.
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Honoring We Are Lady Parts
In a world where Muslim women often don’t feel represented or see themselves on screen, Peacock’s award-winning sitcom, We Are Lady Parts, serves as an outlet to reach Muslim women who are facing their own struggles. The show provides a realistic portrayal of the struggle Muslim women often face pursuing their passions.The trifecta is that this series was created, written, and directed by a Muslim women.
The impact that these shows have on the entertainment industry is why we believe it’s important that Muslim storytellers in Hollywood forge their way ahead in creating a much needed critical mass to change the tide so authentic and nuanced stories can rise to the top.
RSVP today ([link removed]) and join us online on Sunday, June 26 at 5pm PT/8pm ET.
In peace,
Sue Obeidi
Director, Hollywood Bureau
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