Muslim America revealed in new TLC series

MUMBAI: What‘s it like to be Muslim in America? US broadcaster Discovery‘s channel TLC will look to answer that question with the show ‘All-American Muslim‘.

The show kicks off in November 2011. It will delve deep inside the rarely seen world of Muslim Americans to uncover insight into this little known-and often misunderstood-community. The show brings audiences inside Dearborn, Michigan, a mid-sized industrial city that is also home to the largest mosque in the US. 

Following the daily lives of five Muslim American families, each episode offers an intimate look at their customs and celebrations, as well as the misconceptions, conflicts and differences they face outside-and within-their own community.

TLC GM Amy Winter said, "‘All-American Muslim‘ is a perfect fit for TLC, inviting viewers into a world they might not otherwise experience. Through these families and their diverse experiences, we will explore how they blend their values and traditions with everyday life in America, providing insight into their culture with care and compassion."

The show continues TLC‘s focus on storytelling and authentic real-life characters. The families on the series are sharing their biggest celebrations and their unexpected challenges, giving viewers unprecedented access into the American Muslim community.

The families featured in the series share the same religion, but lead very distinct lives that often times challenge the Muslim stereotype.