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Straddling Middle Eastern Culture with Western values? Wanna be on TV?

Posted by Qasrani (Guest) - Friday, July 30 2004, 0:30:46 (CEST)
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Whatcha Lookin At Productions is making a documentary show on young
Arab, Muslim, Palestinian, Iraqi, Iranian, or Afghani Americans
(etc.) caught between two cultures --struggling to balance their
political and social convictions and what their parents believe and
have taught them. We want to hear about your experience caught
between these two worlds and why your story would make a good
television show.

-Do your political or social beliefs conflict with those of your
parents and/or
community? Be specific about what your beliefs are and what the
conflict is.

-Do you want to visit Palestine but your parents/family are fearful
of the dangers and cultural differences?

-Do your thoughts about political situations overseas (i.e. in
Iraq/Afghanistan/Palestine) differ from those of your family and
friends? Tell us about it.

-Have you ever hidden your political beliefs from your family,
teachers, and/or friends because you're afraid your views differ?

-Are you planning on taking action, becoming an activist, but worried
about the reaction you will receive from friends and family?

-We are looking for young Arab Americans/Palestinian Americans (etc.)
who are facing a cultural or religious conflict with their family,
friends, and/or community. Specifically, we want outspoken
individuals who find their personal religious, political, or social
beliefs are in conflict with their parents (i.e. you are opposed to
US occupation, while parents support the war).

If you are between the ages of 16 and 27 and want to be on
television, we want to hear from you. Tell us an anecdote that shows
how you manage your personal beliefs in opposition to your
family/culture's politics and activism. Please be advised that this
is a candid, honest show that will treat your situation with
sensitivity and sincere consideration. Our goal is to produce a
quality story to share with young viewers.

Please email me by FRIDAY, JULY 30 at Jonathan@whatcha-lookin-at.com
to share your story!

Thanks,

Jonathan Groce
Whatcha Lookin At Productions
226 W. 27th Street - 3rd Floor
New York, NY 10001
Jonathan@whatcha-lookin-at.com

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Straddling Middle Eastern Culture with Western values? Wanna be on TV? Qasrani - Friday, July 30 2004, 0:30:46 (CEST)
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