With Vietnam, the Iraq War, so many American films about war are almost always from the American point of view. You almost never have a Middle Eastern character by name with a story.

Summary

This quote highlights the tendency of American war films to primarily focus on the American perspective while neglecting the stories and perspectives of Middle Eastern characters. It suggests that dominant narratives often fail to critically engage with the experiences and perspectives of individuals from the region by rarely featuring Middle Eastern characters with distinct stories. This observation brings attention to the need for more diverse and inclusive storytelling in war films in order to capture a broader range of experiences and promote a more balanced representation of conflicts.

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