representation matters
Is Middle Eastern Representation In Pop Culture Going In the Right Direction?
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.
SabioTV — A New Multicultural Content Streaming Platform — Is Now Available
SabioTV is a new, creator-first content streaming platform that’s meant to promote diverse voices and increase representation among the greater streaming industry.
Destinations With Doni: Wringing Out the Powerful, Cross-Cultural Perspectives Of ‘Wakanda Forever’ — Part 3 (VIDEO)
In the last of our three-part series on “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” we talk about the two feather serpent gods of Mexico — Quetzalcoatl and Kukulkan — and close out by having our panelists provide their cross-cultural perspectives on the […]
The Power of Proper Representation in Video Media
Proper representation in any sort of media is important but having a distinct character or narrative in videography relating to the audience is incredibly impactful. Cross-cultural presence in media Speaking on the importance of proper representation, finding a character upon […]
Shang-Chi: Multiracial Mixed Martial Artist Saves the World One Punch at a Time
Although it’s up to you to decide if superhero movies are “not cinema,” there is certainly something to be said about their rapid integration into popular culture. With up to 17 films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) until the […]