PBS NewsHour

‘Disgraced’ interrogates definitions of identity and Islam

Clip: 10/30/2014 | 6m 36s

Amir is a successful corporate lawyer living a version of the American Dream, who has turned his back on the Muslim faith of his parents. The Broadway play "Disgraced," by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Ayad Akhtar, tells the story of how Amir’s world and identity fall apart. Jeffrey Brown interviews Akhtar about his work and the deeper questions he’s exploring.

Aired: 10/30/14

Rating: NR

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