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Laughing Matters: Writing Socially Conscious Comedies with UNITED STATES OF AL

For this session, we hear from the writers and producers of United States of Al, the new CBS comedy about a friendship between a military veteran adjusting to life after serving in Afghanistan and his Afghan interpreter who has newly arrived in the United States. Learn their process for crafting the multi-cam comedy, from how their personal experiences inform the show's stories to how they use comedy to explore subjects such as immigration, cultural differences, and trauma.

Panelists:

  • Maria Ferrari - Co-Creator and Executive Producer

  • David Goetsch - Co-Creator and Executive Producer

  • Fahim Anwar - Consulting Producer

  • Bobby Telatovich - Staff Writer

  • Emily Ann Brandstetter - Staff Writer

  • Chase Millsap - Consultant

  • Joshua Katz - Assistant to Executive Producers

Moderated by Reza Aslan, Executive Producer

Panel starts at 4:30pm Pacific time.

Space is limited so RSVP now. After signing up, you’ll receive information on how to access the Zoom panel.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us at events@wgfoundation.org.

For anyone who was unable to RSVP for the panel, we will record and post it at a later date.

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