"Stories Shape What We Fear & What We Love" | The Muslim House® during Tribeca

Changing the Narrative: Opening Remarks at The Muslim House® during the Tribeca Festival.

Watch the powerful opening remarks from The Muslim House® at the Tribeca Festival, hosted by the MPAC (Muslim Public Affairs Council) Hollywood Bureau and supported by the Doris Duke Foundation.

In this video, Sue Obeidi (Senior Vice President of the MPAC® Hollywood Bureau), Maureen Knighton (Chief Operating Officer of the Doris Duke Foundation), and Salam Al-Marayati (President of MPAC®) discuss the profound impact of storytelling on culture, the importance of moving beyond representation to meaningful participation, and how authentic narratives build social cohesion, justice, and human security.

The Muslim House® serves as a vital space for creators, executives, and allies to collaborate, connect, and push back against harmful tropes in entertainment media.