The misrepresentation and Islamophobic projection
Open Discussions
in association with
Gulf Cultural Club
invites you to a seminar
Hollywood Iran
The misrepresentation and Islamophobic projection
Speakers
*Dr Mathew Alford (academic, University of Bath)
**Syed Mohsin Abbas (journalist and political commentator)
*** Francis Hughes (author and activist)
Since its Revolution in 1979, Iran has been despised by some regional and Western powers. Yet, the political system that replaced the Shah has survived for 46 years amid confused policies and attitudes among its foes. In the past two decades the country has developed its infrastructure, industries and, to a certain extent, its image. But in the past year it has also suffered serious downturns in its regional influence. It may be time to read Iran from outside the box in order to really understand the dynamics of an evolving power in a troubled region.
6.30 pm, Tuesday 18th February 2025
In person at
45 Crawford Place, London W1H 4LP
You may follow the seminar on Zoom using this link
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Admission is Free
email: d05sa@yahoo.co.uk or text 07795 660 438
* Dr. Matthew AIford is a writer, speaker, and producer specialising in propaganda, power, and global politics. His PhD thesis applied Noam Chomsky’s Propaganda Model to contemporary Hollywood and his subsequent research similarly concerns the representation of Western power. Dr. Alford co-produced the films Theaters of War (2022) and “The Writer with No Hands” (2014). Both films won ‘Best Documentary’ at numerous international festivals. Dr. Alford’s books have been translated into Chinese, Persian, & French. In 2023, he presented on Julian Assange’s legal case for the Universal Periodic Review of Human Rights at the UN in Geneva.
**Syed Mohsin Abbas is a TV Journalist, Broadcaster and Documentary Producer with 25 years of experience. He is an expert in Political, Religious, Counter terrorism, Education, Arts and Culture project delivery experience. Mohsin has a track record in event management of large and small scale concerts, festivals and sports events as lead coordinator. He has extensive experience in Muslim communities and cultures of the Islamic world. He worked with Press TV and Hidayat TV.
***Francis Hughes was born in Belfast and is a journalist and author. He is the Director of Palestine Aid, a registered charity in North of Ireland. He is also the author of two books: “My walk With Palestine” and “Voices from Donbas”. Frances also writes articles which are published in the Arabic daily newspaper “Al Mayadeen” and other outlets. He joined one of the siege-busting convoys to Gaza in 2010. Francis contributes to Hedayat TV and The Muslim Channel.
