'Syriana' to Receive
15th Annual MPAC Media Award on April 29
Los
Angeles, CA: The Muslim Public Affairs announced today that
Warner Brothers and the producers of the critically acclaimed
film "Syriana" will receive MPAC's 15th Annual
Media Award honoring during its annual gala dinner in Los
Angeles on April 29, 2006.
"Syriana" Executive Producer Georgia Kacandes,
who also a co-producer of "Girl, Interrupted"
and "The Rainmaker", will receive the award on
behalf of Warner Brothers Pictures. Other honorees being
recognized as voices of courage and conscience this year
include Warner Independent Pictures and Director Hany Abu-Assad
for their Golden Globe winning film "Paradise Now",
and Salman Ahmed, creator of the wildly popular South Asian
music group "Junoon". Visit www.mpac.org to learn
more about this year's honorees.
The recipient of vast critical acclaim, "Syriana"
was hailed by the Associated Press as "a fiercely intelligent
thriller. It weaves powerful moments of pathos, compassion,
and cross-cultural insight into its lesson on the realities
of greed in international commerce. Gaghan injects so much
personality into his characters -- and the cast embody them
so richly -- that a great deal of humanity shines through."
Starring Academy Award winner George Clooney, Matt Damon
and Christopher Plummer, "Syriana" is a political
thriller that unfolds against the intrigue of the global
oil industry. From the players brokering back-room deals
in Washington to the men toiling in the oilfields of the
Persian Gulf, the film's multiple storylines weave together
to illuminate the human consequences of the fierce pursuit
of wealth and power.
In an effort to promote positive and accurate portrayals
of Islam and Muslims, the Muslim Public Affairs Council
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 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.
To purchase your tickets for MPAC's 15th Annual Media Awards
Dinner on April 29, 2006 at the Marriott Downtown Hotel
in Los Angeles, call MPAC at (213) 383-3443 or purchase
online at www.mpac.org. Tickets will not be sold at the
door.
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