S 2 Ep 5 "Breaking Fast and Queer Relief with Mike Mosallam"
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Mike Mosallam is a two-time Tony Award nominated producer, director, writer for theatre, film and television. Two days after recording this episode he won his his first Tony Award for producer in the category of "Best Revival of a Musical" for "Parade!" He graduated with degree in musical theatre from the University of Michigan and headed to New York to follow his Broadway Dreams. After 911 Mike called into question both his place in this world and as a Muslim what was his story to tell? Mike redirected his energy towards writing, directing and producing. He wanted to change the narrative of the stories that were being told about Muslims. He changed the landscape of media by writing and directing movies like his film debut "Breaking Fast" an award winning gay romcom about Mo, a practicing Muslim living in West Hollywood who is learning to navigate life post heartbreak. He meets Kal, an All-American guy who surprises Mo by offering to break fast with him during the holy month of Ramadan. In this episode we do a deep dive getting to know Mike including his coming out journey and how he says being gay has made him a better Muslim.
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