American media has a long history of using stereotypes to support foreign policy, military presence abroad and domestic divides. From caricatures of the Japanese 'Yellow Threat' during the Second World War, to misrepresentations of Native Americans in America's Wild West, to the typecasting of Middle Eastern cultures as incubators of religious extremism, popular media often follows whichever current of fear grips with the largest fascination of the moment. Join us in conversation as our speakers respond to film clips from a documentary called Reel Bad Arabs: How Hollywood Vilifies a People, a companion film to Jack Shaheen's book of the same title. Discussion with audience to follow.

The discussion will be moderated by Tim DuRoche, Director of Programs at World Affairs Council of Oregon.

Speakers
Dr. Jamal Badawi is Professor Emeritus at St. Mary's University in Halifax, Nova Scotia

Rabbi Michael Z. Cahana is the 18th Senior Rabbi to serve Congregation Beth Israel in Portland, Oregon.