

Riz Ahmed
5 snips Apr 22, 2022
This week’s guest on 'Dua Lipa: At Your Service' is Riz Ahmed, actor, musician, activist, and recent Oscar winner. They discuss Riz’s journey from Wembley to Hollywood, the parallels between audition rooms and airport security for a young Muslim man, and how he snuck a music video into the Academy Awards nominations and won. They also talk about Riz's extensive list of awards and his activism challenging portrayals of Muslim characters in the film industry. Additionally, they delve into Riz's music journey, the power of music for personal expression, and the lack of Muslim representation in film.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Riz Ahmed's Awards and Activism
02:06 • 20min
Riz Ahmed's Music Journey and 'The Long Goodbye' Album
22:30 • 2min
Exploring the Power of Music and Personal Expression
24:32 • 4min
Themes and Tone Shifts in an Award-Winning Short Film
28:49 • 12min
The Real Gift of Winning an Oscar or Grammy
40:59 • 2min
Muslim Representation in Film
42:57 • 22min