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Cherien Dabis and the Art of Palestinian Storytelling
Cherien Dabis and the Art of Palestinian Storytelling
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Length:
23 minutes
Released:
Sep 9, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Host Diana Buttu speaks with award-winning director, writer, and actress, Cherien Dabis. Cherien could be the first woman of color to win an Emmy in the “Outstanding Directing For A Comedy Series” for Hulu's Only Murders in the Building, episode, “The Boy From 6B”. Cherien speaks about her Palestinian identity, how it has shaped her storytelling, and her experience in the new groundbreaking Netflix series 'MO' starring alongside Palestinian-American comedian Mo Amer as his sister.
Released:
Sep 9, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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