In the film/reading 'Reel Bad Arabs', Jack Shaheen argued that:

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promoting stereotypes through film is necessary in trying to understand the distinct cultural makeup of Arab peoples.

the widespread use of deliberate mischaracterizations of Arabs through film has perpetuated harmful and dangerous stereotypes about Arabs and Muslims.

although many Arab stereotypes are pushed in Hollywood films, they don't actually have an impact on American attitudes towards Arabs or Muslims.

stereotypes are mainly harmless and comical and the film industry's portrayal of Arabs has no actual impact.