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Double Take: I'm an Arab actor who has been asked to audition for the role of terrorist more than 30 times
Listen to writer, actor and drag performer Amrou al-Khadi read his piece
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Your support makes all the difference.The column was originally written in response to the Oscar nominations and the podcast recorded before the tragic attacks in Manchester and London.
However, in the wake of recent events Amrou’s piece feels more pertinent than ever.
While political parties blame the attack on police cuts or or the Wild West nature of the internet, few are talking about the deep cultural roots that cause young Muslim men to feel so alienated by mainstream narratives that they find comfort on the fringes of Islamic extremism.
If you ever felt in any doubt about the lack of positive representation of Muslims in British TV and film, listen to Amrou read and discuss his piece.
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