Media misrepresentation of Muslims, and fear of reproach from within their communities, are hindering depictions of the less “extreme” and pluralist aspects of Islam, according to leading filmmakers.
Fozia Khan, producer of The Garden’s upcoming Channel 4 documentary series The Mosque, said that while extreme voices are readily available, it had been difficult to persuade many average Muslims to take part.
Describing the Birmingham-set series as “one of the hardest projects I’ve ever worked on”, Khan told a panel session at Sheffield Doc/Fest: “People are sick of seeing the same one-sided view of Muslims.
“The problem is...
Fozia Khan, producer of The Garden’s upcoming Channel 4 documentary series The Mosque, said that while extreme voices are readily available, it had been difficult to persuade many average Muslims to take part.
Describing the Birmingham-set series as “one of the hardest projects I’ve ever worked on”, Khan told a panel session at Sheffield Doc/Fest: “People are sick of seeing the same one-sided view of Muslims.
“The problem is...
- 6/15/2016
- ScreenDaily
Saira Khan has revealed she was sexually assaulted while shooting a documentary for the BBC in 2007. The 45-year-old presenter has opened up about the ''horrific'' moment she was huddled into a corner and groped by a group of men as she shot footage for a set on the Prophet Mohammed's birthday in Pakistan eight years ago. Speaking on 'Loose Women' this morning (11.01.16), she said: ''I went down into the crowd, only on the side lines and within moments I'd been bustled into the middle of a group of men. It was horrific. My boobs were touched, my bottom...
- 1/11/2016
- Virgin Media - TV
We love Nick Hewer. Lord Sugar's right-hand man on The Apprentice always seems so wise with his withering gazes and blunt statements, so we couldn't wait to get him on the phone for a natter about, well, a bit of everything.
Taking in The Apprentice, rude words on Countdown, whether he'll ever go into politics (or Strictly) and so much more, here are 11 things we learned from Nick...
1. He has a terrible work-life balance and even used to hide in office cupboards.
"My work-life balance is terrible! Trying to cram in too much. Appalling. I don't know what to do about it. It's always been appalling. I think it started off when I was much younger. It was a sense of insecurity and lack of self-esteem, so I made up for it by working harder than anybody else. And that sort of stuck. When it all started, I was...
Taking in The Apprentice, rude words on Countdown, whether he'll ever go into politics (or Strictly) and so much more, here are 11 things we learned from Nick...
1. He has a terrible work-life balance and even used to hide in office cupboards.
"My work-life balance is terrible! Trying to cram in too much. Appalling. I don't know what to do about it. It's always been appalling. I think it started off when I was much younger. It was a sense of insecurity and lack of self-esteem, so I made up for it by working harder than anybody else. And that sort of stuck. When it all started, I was...
- 11/17/2014
- Digital Spy
John Barrowman and Myleene Klass will travel around the world to help raise money for this year's BBC Children In Need, it has been announced. Around The World In 80 Days sees six pairs of celebrities race against the clock to re-enact the odysseys of Phileas Fogg and Michael Palin. The first leg will be completed by comedians Frank Skinner and Lee Mack, Apprentice stars Nick Hewer and Saira Khan will be tackling leg two, followed by Countryfile presenters Julia Bradbury and Matt Baker, who are completing leg three. The final three parts of the challenge will be attempted by celebrity pairs comprising of Bill (more)...
- 7/9/2009
- by By Dan French
- Digital Spy
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