Though critically acclaimed and widely beloved, the 1992 animated feature Aladdin had some serious issues with stereotyping.
Disney wanted to avoid repeating these same problems in the live-action version of Aladdin, which came out on May 24. So they sought advice from a Community Advisory Council comprised of Middle Eastern, South Asian, and Muslim scholars, activists, and creatives. I was asked to be a part of the group because of my expertise on representations of Arabs and Muslims in the U.S. media.
The fact that a major studio wants to hear from the community reflects Hollywood’s growing commitment to diversity. Read more...
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