Great Movies
Far Flungers
Islam in Western Cinema, Part 1 - The Exotic Muslim, from the Exotic Land
A look at the way Islam has been reflected in Western cinema, in four parts.
Omer M. Mozaffar teaches at Loyola University Chicago, where he is the Muslim Chaplain, teaching courses in Theology and Literature. He has given thousands of talks on Islam since 9/11. He is also a Hollywood Technical Consultant for productions on matters related to Islam, Arabs, South Asians.
In 2009, Roger Ebert named him as one of his “Far Flung Correspondents.” In 2011, the Graham School of the University of Chicago honored him with an “Excellence in Teaching Award” in Humanities, Arts and Sciences. He is a lifelong Chicagoan, involving himself in various educational, social service and charitable projects.
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A look at the way Islam has been reflected in Western cinema, in four parts.
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