This groundbreaking documentary takes aim at a slanderous aspect of cinematic history that has run virtually unchallenged from the earliest days of silent film to today's biggest Hollywood blockbusters. Featuring acclaimed author Dr. Jack Shaheen, Reel Bad Arabs explores a long line of degrading images of Arabs, from Bedouin bandits and submissive maidens to sinister sheikhs and gun-toting terrorists. Along the way, it offers devastating insights into the origin of these sterotypical images and their development at key points in U.S. history. By inspiring critical thinking about the social and political effects of these Hollywood caricatures, the film challenges viewers to recognize the urgent need for counternarratives. Ideal for film studies, sociology, and anthropology classes, among others.

Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey Collection

Arabs in motion pictures, Politics, Media representation, Communication, Race

Jhally, Sut (Director), Earp, Jeremy (Producer), Jhally, Sut (Film editor), Killoy, Andrew (Film editor), Patierno, Mary (Film editor), Sheehan, Jack G. (Host), Media Education Foundation (Producer), Media Education Foundation (Distributor)

00:50:10 (HH:MM:SS)

English

Grade 9, Higher education

Name	Media Education Foundation
Role	Distributor
Telephone	413-584-8500
Address	60 Masonic St., Northampton, MA 01060
Email	[email protected]

Name	Media Education Foundation
Role	Producer
Telephone	413-584-8500
Address	60 Masonic St., Northampton, MA 01060
Email	[email protected]

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