From breaking bread across coasts to advocating for an inclusive Hollywood through honest op-eds, the educational work that MPAC® Hollywood Bureau conducts has always kept community at the forefront. The program is led by Director Sue Obeidi, the heart of MPAC’s Hollywood Bureau.That group ensures Islam is accurately portrayed in media, and that creatives from these communities and beyond are connected, creating the most nuanced, best possible film and television works. This was a powerful conversation about Hollywood and the state of the world.Let's dive in. Credit: MPAC Hollywood BureauNFS: Hi Sue! Can you begin by describing the MPAC Hollywood Bureau’s mission and role within the entertainment industry? SO: Of course, but first, I would like to thank you for this opportunity. The MPAC® Hollywood Bureau is a department within the Muslim Public Affairs Council Foundation (MPAC®). MPAC is a public policy organization doing work at the intersection of policy (through our outreach in Washington) and cultural/societal change (through entertainment media). We are not a lobbying organization, but we focus our efforts on outreach, education, and research. We believe that what happens in entertainment ultimately impacts legislation in Washington, DC.Here is the elevator speech about the MPAC Hollywood Bureau:The MPAC® Hollywood Bureau changes the narrative of Islam and Muslims in the entertainment industry so that audiences see Muslims as vital contributors to creating social and cultural change in America and around the world. We do this by engaging decision makers and creatives to improve the quality of authentic, nuanced, and...
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