Thursday, March 12 2026
SWANA Representation Panel in Pop Culture at AwesomeCon

Is Middle Eastern Representation In Pop Culture Going In the Right Direction?

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From a white man playing an Arab swordsman in 1983’s “Raiders of the Lost Ark,” to the use of desert landscapes in science fiction to Persian vampires, one could argue that Middle Eastern representation in pop culture — while making good strides in the right direction — still has a ways to go.

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FRIDA Film documentary poster (Photo courtesy Amazon Prime Video)

A Cinematic Ode to the Iconic Frida Kahlo

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In a mesmerizing convergence of artistry, emotion and revelation, the film “Frida” invites audiences into the kaleidoscopic world of Frida Kahlo as never seen before.

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Dora and Kenneth Stover (Photo courtesy Sara Stover)

The Best Mistake: 66 Years Ago, Ken Stover Boarded the Wrong Ship and Found Aloha — Part 1

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In this two-part series, we meed Ken and Dora Stover, who met and fell in love because Ken got on the wrong troop ship.

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The Master Chief (Photo credit: @masterchiefmovie)

‘The Master Chief’ Highlights The Strong Bonds Among Filipino Sailors In The U.S. Navy

John Liang 314 0

A new film called “The Master Chief” delves into the so-called “Filipino Mafia” and how they support each other while serving in the U.S. Navy.

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Check Out This First Look Of Jaafar Jackson In The Upcoming Michael Jackson Biopic

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The folks at Lionsgate have released a “first-look” photo of Jaafar Jackson playing his uncle Michael Jackson in the upcoming biopic that’s due out in theaters next year.

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Monkey Man (Photo credit: Universal Pictures)

An International Cast Headlines Dev Patel’s ‘Monkey Man’

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In the upcoming movie “Monkey Man,” Oscar nominee Dev Patel has directed an action thriller about one man’s quest for vengeance against the corrupt leaders who murdered his mother and continue to systemically victimize the poor and powerless.

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Despicable Me 4 (2024) (Photo credit: Illumination/Universal Pictures)

A New ‘Despicable Me 4’ Trailer Is Out Now

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In the first “Despicable Me” movie in seven years, Gru, the world’s favorite supervillain-turned-Anti-Villain League-agent, returns for a new era of Minions mayhem in Illumination’s “Despicable Me 4.”

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MEET TOLA – Set in futuristic Lagos, Nigeria, “Iwájú” is a coming-of-age story from Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pan-African entertainment company Kugali. Tola (voice of Simisola Gbadamosi) is a curious and opinionated girl who’s eager to learn more about the world around her. Kugali filmmakers Olufikayo Ziki Adeola, Hamid Ibrahim and Toluwalakin Olowofoyeku take viewers on a unique journey into the world of “Iwájú,” bursting with unique visual elements and technological advancements inspired by the spirit of Lagos. Produced by Disney Animation’s Christina Chen, and written by Adeola and Halima Hudson, “Iwájú” streams exclusively on Disney+ Feb. 28, 2024, in a six-episode event. (Photo courtesy DisneyPlus)

Exploring A Futuristic Lagos, Nigeria In ‘Iwájú’

John Liang 194 0

“Iwájú,” a new animation series produced by Pan-African entertainment company Kugali, is debuting on DisneyPlus at the end of February.

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