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MPAC Hollywood Awards to feature ‘The Mauritanian’

'The Mauritanian' is based on the true story of former Guantanamo Bay detainee Mohamedou Ould Salahi, who spent 14 years in the prison facility before his release.

by Muslim News Nigeria
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MPAC Hollywood Awards to feature ‘The Mauritanian’

The Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) of Hollywood Media Awards, scheduled to take place virtually on March 20, will honour the film “The Mauritanian,” based on the true story of former Guantanamo Bay detainee Mohamedou Ould Salahi, who spent 14 years in the prison facility before his release.

The organisers hope to feature actress Jodie Foster, who won the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture for her role in the film.

French-Algerian actor Tahar Rahim, who plays Salahi, has also been invited to the event, which will also be attended by Kevin Macdonald, the film’s director.

Jodie Foster won a Golden Globe last month for her portrayal of lawyer Nancy Hollander, a defense lawyer for Ould Salahi. Both Salahi and Hollander are expected to join the event as well.

“Closing the detention center at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, is something we at the Muslim Public Affairs Council want to see,” said Sue Obeidi, the director of MPAC’s Hollywood Bureau.

“Beyond that, this is a film about forgiveness, kindness and dignity, and it is one of the most timely movies of the year given the change in administration. We hope this film can bring attention to an important issue,” she added.

Past honorees at the awards have included a host of Hollywood actors, from actor Morgan Freeman to television host Anthony Bourdain.

The 2021 MPAC Hollywood Media Awards will be the 29th edition in the history of the ceremony, which went on hiatus last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

In following the precedent of similar Hollywood events, the ceremonies will be conducted virtually due to the pandemic. The organizers expect to hold the next edition of the award in person.

The award show has already announced it will recognize two other feature-length films: “Just Mercy,” a legal drama starring Michael B. Jordan and Jamie Foxx, as well as “Honest Struggle,” a documentary looking at the life of a former criminal gang leader who embraces Islam while in prison.

Three television shows will also be honored: “Transplant,” an NBC television series featuring a Syrian Muslim doctor as its lead character; “Glitch Techs” a Netflix animated series aimed at children; and the comic book-based “DC’s Legends of Tomorrow.”

“This year, the Golden Globes made history by nominating three Muslim actors for various awards. That was an important step forward for our community. We want to see Muslims get similar opportunities at the Oscars and Emmy Awards as part of a broader push toward diversity in the entertainment industry,” said Obeidi.

Source: Religion News

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