On this first episode of a two-part series on Perspectives with Asima Silva, Asima welcomes Documentary Filmmaker Michael Singh to talk about his film 'Valentino's Ghost: Why We Hate Arabs and Muslims', which offers a vital examination of America's perception of the Middle East, how centuries old stereotypes have shaped the portrayals of Arabs and Muslims in modern Hollywood, and how these racist, orientalist tropes in our media have colored and influenced the US's consistently bellicose foreign policy in the region. Michael reflects on his unique upbringing in the white Christian minority of India, how that shaped his worldview on bigotry and prejudice, and speaks on the American media's refusal to produce or distribute his project calling attention to Islamophobia in the wake of 9/11.
For more info on the documentary, please visit:ValentinosGhost.com
Posted August 4th 2026 8:19pm.