In an effort to promote positive and accurate portrayals of Islam and Muslims, MPAC each year recognizes voices of courage and conscience who are the best in their field.
Since 1991, MPAC has honored artists, actors, authors, and activists for their artistic contributions to tolerance and diversity. Past recipients include Warner Brothers for “Syriana”, the Academy Award nominated film “Paradise Now” and director Hany Abu-Assad, South Asian rock band “Junoon” founder Salman Ahmad, Morgan Spurlock for the “30 Days” episode “Muslims and America”, the Allah Made Me Funny Muslim Comedy Tour, Spike Lee, Karen Armstrong, Hakim Olajuwan, Yusuf Islam and the producers of VH1’s “Behind the Music,” Michael Moore, and Alec Baldwin.
The Muslim Public Affairs Council will present its 17th annual Media Awards to film producer Omar Amanat, executive producer of "Kite Runner", "Charlie Wilson's War", "The Visitor" and "Darfur Now", Morgan Spurlock for the film "Where In the World Is Osama bin Laden?" and the groundbreaking CW Network sitcom "Aliens in America". The gala dinner, which honors "voices of courage and conscience" in the entertainment industry , will take place on Sunday, June 1st at the Disneyland Resort & Hotel in Anaheim, CA.
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