Stand Up: Muslim American Comics Come of Age
Stand Up explores the emergence of Muslim and Arab American comedians in the wake of 9/11, showing how the comics use humor to take on stereotypes about Middle Easterners and the issue of terrorism.
This film explores the emergence of Muslim and Arab American comedians in the wake of 9/11, showing how the comics use humor to take on stereotypes about Middle Easterners and the issue of terrorism. Stand Up showcases their comedy and the way it is shaped by the everyday tribulations of their lives.about Middle Easterners and the issue of terrorism. Stand Up showcases their comedy and the way it is shaped by the everyday tribulations of their lives.