Comments on: STAND UP: Muslim American Comics Come of Age – Review http://www.mediaandislam.com/2008/05/09/stand-up-muslim-american-comics-come-of-age-review/ The website of Muslim Media Activists Wed, 01 Dec 2010 16:58:16 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Halperin http://www.mediaandislam.com/2008/05/09/stand-up-muslim-american-comics-come-of-age-review/comment-page-1/#comment-350 Halperin Tue, 13 May 2008 19:35:05 +0000 http://www.mediaandislam.com/?p=145#comment-350 Exactly, Bushra. While I really enjoyed the comedic segments (and can't wait for the release of the AMMFT), I found the exploration of the comics' motivations and the criticisms faced by each to be the most compelling aspect of the documentary. And per your question, as an non-Muslim, I can certainly see this film positively influencing the perceptions and beliefs of other non-Muslims. Exactly, Bushra. While I really enjoyed the comedic segments (and can’t wait for the release of the AMMFT), I found the exploration of the comics’ motivations and the criticisms faced by each to be the most compelling aspect of the documentary. And per your question, as an non-Muslim, I can certainly see this film positively influencing the perceptions and beliefs of other non-Muslims.

]]> By: Bushra http://www.mediaandislam.com/2008/05/09/stand-up-muslim-american-comics-come-of-age-review/comment-page-1/#comment-349 Bushra Fri, 09 May 2008 22:07:44 +0000 http://www.mediaandislam.com/?p=145#comment-349 The interesting thing about this documentary is that, while it does show a bit of the comics' acts, it mostly goes into their lives, their motivation, etc. It will also serve as good background for the upcoming theatrical release of the Allah Made Me Funny Tour, which features Azhar Usman, Ahmed Ahmed, and Preacher Moss (the latter of which is not in Stand Up) since we'll know more about two of the comics than what we see on the stage. The interesting thing about this documentary is that, while it does show a bit of the comics’ acts, it mostly goes into their lives, their motivation, etc. It will also serve as good background for the upcoming theatrical release of the Allah Made Me Funny Tour, which features Azhar Usman, Ahmed Ahmed, and Preacher Moss (the latter of which is not in Stand Up) since we’ll know more about two of the comics than what we see on the stage.

]]> By: Nelson http://www.mediaandislam.com/2008/05/09/stand-up-muslim-american-comics-come-of-age-review/comment-page-1/#comment-348 Nelson Fri, 09 May 2008 21:40:11 +0000 http://www.mediaandislam.com/?p=145#comment-348 I've been looking forward to this ever since I heard about it. I think it's great that they're taking a look at the issues facing Muslims in America and analyzing them through the medium of comedy. I'm looking forward to learning and laughing this weekend! Can't wait! I’ve been looking forward to this ever since I heard about it. I think it’s great that they’re taking a look at the issues facing Muslims in America and analyzing them through the medium of comedy.

I’m looking forward to learning and laughing this weekend! Can’t wait!

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