Ben Shapiro’s anti-Muslim film is nothing new
Summary
Ben Shapiro, co-founder of The Daily Wire, released a film called Run Hide Fight: Infidels, portraying Muslims as threats linked to radical Islam. However, Hollywood has a long history of depicting Arabs and Muslims in negative ways, often as terrorists, which has influenced public views and caused real harm.Key Facts
- Ben Shapiro claims Hollywood has ignored the story of radical Islam for 30 years.
- Shapiro’s new film focuses on radical Islamic terrorists taking over a college campus.
- Hollywood has frequently portrayed Arabs and Muslims as dangerous or violent since before the 1990s.
- Films like True Lies (1994) and The Siege (1998) linked Arab or Muslim characters to terrorism.
- TV shows such as 24 and Homeland featured Muslim terrorists and communities suspected of harboring extremists.
- Some recent shows like Ramy and Ms Marvel offer more complex and diverse Muslim characters.
- Negative portrayals have contributed to real-world violence, including a deadly attack on a mosque in San Diego in 2023.
- The article argues that these stereotypes have long-lasting effects on how Muslims are seen and treated.
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