The Middle Geeks Episode 72: ‘Leila and the Wolves’ Review

We review the 1984 film, Leila and the Wolves, which chronicles the revolutionary role of women in the Levant.

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Spotlight on Spectacular SWANASA Stars, Part 4

On this Christmas day, we continue our ongoing spotlight series on some rather amazing SWANASA (South West Asia, North Africa, and South Asia) actors that you should know, whether they are well known or not. What they have in common is that not only are they are all terrific artists but wonderful human beings that have come to our attention recently in their art and advocacy. Here are the eight you should definitely keep an eye on!

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For AANHPI Heritage Month, Here are 50 West Asians in Pop Culture You Should Know

May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, a cause for celebration of these many diverse communities. But far too often, many who champion this month have belied and ignored specific groups within this collective, often presenting a limited scope of who counts as “Asian” or “Asian American” in this collective consciousness.

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