Reel Bad Arabs: How Hollywood Vilifies a People

Year: 2006

Runtime: 50 mins

Language: English

Directors: Jeremy Earp, Sut Jhally

Documentary

The documentary examines how Hollywood has repeatedly portrayed Arabs in degrading ways—from early silent‑film Bedouin bandits and obedient maidens to later sinister sheikhs and gun‑toting “terrorists.” It traces the origins and evolution of these stereotypes at pivotal moments in U.S. history, revealing why they continue to shape perceptions today.

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