Pioneer Living: Understanding Islam (2001)
Directed by Raimonda Mikatavage
Genres - Culture & Society |
Sub-Genres - Adult Education, Social Issues, Race & Ethnicity, Religions & Belief Systems |
Run Time - 30 min. |
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Synopsis by Matthew Tobey
From PBS comes the 18-part Pioneer Living Series. Hosted by actor Noriyuki "Pat" Morita and featuring reports from several ethnically diverse correspondents, the programs offer looks at the American experience that are designed especially for viewers of non-American origin. The eighth module is entitled Pioneer Living Series: Understanding Islam and covers the impact of and reactions to Muslims in the United States. Each episode runs approximately 13 minutes.
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citizenship, culture [social culture], ethnic-groups, immigration, Islam, learning-skills, misconception, Muslim, profiling [prejudice], religious-conflict, stereotype, tips [advice]