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Ramy Youssef Animates A Muslim Family's Post-9/11 Life

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Navigating Identity Post-9/11

This chapter explores an animated series focused on an Egyptian-American family in New Jersey grappling with identity and societal pressures after 9/11. Through humor and poignant storytelling, it addresses themes like assimilation, Islamophobia, and the generational conflicts within immigrant families. The discussion highlights the creative process, character development, and the unique use of music to express complex familial dynamics.

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