WE HAVE EXCITING NEWS!
CAIR-Philadelphia’s documentary, Brown Skin, Funny Names, will air Saturdays at 7:30pm on PhillyCAM (Philadelphia Community Access Media) this week and through February.
Brown Skin, Funny Names is a 24-minute documentary that explores the perception of identity and race in post-9/11 America. Experts and community activists featured in this film talk about Pennsylvania’s anti-Muslim bill, House Bill 2029, in the larger context of racially motivated laws and policies in America, while digging deep and sharing their own life experiences.
TUNE IN, YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS IT!
Starting: January 19th at 7:30pm
Channel: PhillyCAM – Comcast 66/966 and Verizon 29/30
Check out the website – brownskinfunnynames.com to watch additional videos, check for more listings and get more information!
WHY CREATE A DOCUMENTARY?
WHY CREATE A DOCUMENTARY?Media Matters
CAIR-Philadelphia not only monitors news to ensure that Muslims are accurately portrayed, we actively create media to tell our stories. This film brings attention to issues that affect marginalized communities, gives an insider’s look into the lives of ordinary Muslims, and spotlights our continued work opposing House Bill 2029.
WHAT WILL YOU DO WITH THE VIDEO AFTER IT AIRS?
Community Screenings, Dialogues and Events
Brown Skin, Funny Names will be available to community leaders and educators for community screenings, dialogues and events. It is used to educate and initiate sincere discussions around the issues of race, identity and effects of post-9/11 policies on American Muslims.
