On this second 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 witnessing anti-Sikh violence in that Hindu-majority country shaped his worldview, and how he plans to make new documentaries informed by his experiences concerning prejudice and identity in India.
For more info on the documentary, please visit:
ValentinosGhost.com
or Email:
M@MichaelSingh.org
Posted August 14th 2026 6:58pm.