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It’s called Tell Them, I Am and there will be a new episode every day of Ramadan — May 5 to June 4 — a month of fasting to commemorate the first revelation of the Quran to Muhammad according to Islamic belief.
As the makers explain, Muslims’ stories are often told through a mainstream narrative, a filter that focuses on “Islamophobia,” “terrorism,” and “religiousness.” Tell Them, I Am gives Muslims a platform to tell their own stories.
Tan France, star of Netflix’s hit show, Queer Eye, actress Alia Shawkat, best known for her role as Maeby Funke in Arrested Development, and Iqbal Theba from the Oscar-winning movie, Greenbook, are among the many high-profile guests.
The series is hosted by Misha Euceph (pictured), a millennial Muslim woman and lead producer on The Big One: Your Survival Guide.
“Increasingly, audiences are searching for immersive, on-demand experiences. Tell Them, I Am gives us the opportunity to go deep on a subject that has an enormous existing community, while also experimenting with new ways to reach listeners,” said Kristen Muller, KPCC Chief Content Officer.
“Episode 0: Misha” is a foreword to the series and will be released on May 3, 2019. The remaining 22 episodes will be released one every weekday for the duration of Ramadan 2019. For updates or to join the conversation around Muslim identity, subscribe here and follow @kpcc and @meuceph on Instagram.
For more information, please contact Kristen Muller at kmuller@scpr.org.
Tell Them, I Am is being launched by KPCC — the most listened-to public radio station in Southern California that is reaching new audiences on digital platforms, including podcasts.