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Maz Jobrani: Immigrant

Name: Maz Jobrani: Immigrant
Director: Maz Jobrani
Released: 2017
Duration: 67 min

Representation Score

5.9/10

Fair

2017

TV-14

Director

Maz Jobrani

Runtime

67 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Maz Jobrani: Immigrant is a powerful comedy that uses the immigrant experience to challenge cultural biases. Its main strength lies in its ability to deconstruct geopolitical stereotypes and highlight the immigrant perspective. However, the special focuses primarily on ethnic and familial themes, limiting broader social explorations. Despite this, it effectively uses humor to address systemic misconceptions about the Middle East, though it lacks diversity in other social categories.

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Category Breakdown

Does Maz Jobrani: Immigrant have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The special does not include narratives focused on LGBTQ+ individuals or those with non-cisgender identities. It centers on ethnic and family themes rather than exploring LGBTQ+ perspectives.

How does Maz Jobrani: Immigrant portray gender?

Fair

The comedy explores how gender roles are played out within the context of Middle Eastern and American cultures. It highlights the intersection of these cultures in shaping gendered social expectations.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Maz Jobrani: Immigrant?

Excellent

This work stands out by focusing on Persian and Middle Eastern identities, disrupting common Western stereotypes. It gives prominence to the immigrant perspective, challenging a predominantly Western comedic lens.

How does Maz Jobrani: Immigrant represent religion and culture?

Good

The performance critiques Western geopolitical views and the 'clash of civilizations' narrative. It emphasizes the subjective experiences of immigrants over monolithic Western perspectives.

Does Maz Jobrani: Immigrant include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no depictions of visible or invisible disabilities that play a central role in the narrative.

Present on Screen

Focuses on Persian and Middle Eastern identities to challenge common Western stereotypes.
Uses the immigrant experience to critique systemic geopolitical misconceptions.
Explores how gender roles intersect within Middle Eastern and American cultures.

Limited or Absent

Does not include narratives focused on LGBTQ+ individuals or non-cisgender identities.
No depiction of visible or invisible disabilities that drive the narrative.
Limited exploration of traditional masculine leadership roles.

Official Synopsis

Iranian American comic Maz Jobrani lights up the Kennedy Center with riffs on immigrant life in the Trump era, modern parenting pitfalls and more.

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