How Hollywood Erased Muslims | Gabriel Milo

Help us expand our Muslim media project here: https://www.thinkingmuslim.com/member... Donate to our charity partner Baitulmaal here: http://btml.us/thinkingmuslim What does it take to create compelling Muslim-led media in an industry that has often misrepresented Muslims? In this episode of The Thinking Muslim, we sit down with Gabriel Milo to discuss Timehoppers, the challenges and opportunities facing Muslim creatives, and why investing in ambitious, high-quality projects is essential for shaping our own narratives. From the history of Orientalist depictions of Muslims in media to the future of Muslim participation in the creative industries, this conversation explores how storytelling can become a powerful tool for community building, cultural confidence, and meaningful change. Whether you're a creative professional, aspiring filmmaker, entrepreneur, or simply interested in the future of Muslim representation, this episode offers valuable insights into the importance of vision, collaboration, and collective responsibility. Let us know your thoughts in the comments below! Or give your one-off donation here: https://www.thinkingmuslim.com/donate Subscribe to our Dubbed Channels Arabic:    / @thinkingmuslimarabic   French:    / @thinkingmuslimfrançais   Spanish:    / @thethinkingmuslimespañol   Listen to the audio version of the podcast: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7vXiAjV... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast... Purchase our Thinking Muslim mug: https://www.thinkingmuslim.com/merch Find us on: X: https://x.com/thinking_muslim LinkedIn:   / the-thinking-muslim   Facebook:   / the-thinking-muslim-podcast-105790781361490   Instagram:   / thinkingmuslimpodcast   Telegram: https://t.me/thinkingmuslim BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thinkingmusl... Threads: https://www.threads.com/@thinkingmusl... Find Muhammad Jalal here: X:   / jalalayn   Instagram:   / jalalayns   Sign up to Muhammad Jalal's newsletter: https://jalalayn.substack.com Website Archive: https://www.thinkingmuslim.com Disclaimer: The views expressed in this video are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent the views of the host, producers, platform, or any affiliated organisation. This content is provided for lawful, informational, and analytical purposes only, and should not be taken as professional advice. Viewer discretion is advised. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 02:10 -The Story Behind Timehoppers 04:41 - The Genesis of a Large-Scale Creative Project 12:05 - Historical Depictions of Muslims in Media: Exploring Orientalism 14:20 - Are Negative Portrayals of Muslims Deliberate and Systemic? 16:30 - Should Muslims Pursue Careers in the Creative Industries? What Can the Creative Sector Offer the Ummah? 22:10 - Building Broader Collaboration: Defining True Success 24:40 - Overcoming Barriers and the Importance of Investing in High-Quality Muslim-Led Projects 29:20 - The Importance of Showing Up: Community Power and Collective Responsibility