How Ramy Youssef and Pam Brady Took 'Fearless' Swings with '#1 Happy Family USA'
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IndieWire Honors will recognize creators and performers from the past TV season, with special acknowledgment for Ramy Youssef and Pam Brady's animated series '#1 Happy Family USA.' This series, which highlights a Muslim family's experiences in post-9/11 America, has been well-received for its humor. Youssef, drawing inspiration from shows like 'South Park,' embraced the fearlessness in the creative process alongside Brady. Both will receive the Spark Award for animation at the upcoming ceremony, marking their successful collaboration.
It's so interesting, because the show is in a lot of ways about fear, but working with Ramy, the creative process was pretty fearless.
Youssef was influenced by 'South Park,' describing it as an 'Oh shit' moment about the possibilities of animation.
The show, '#1 Happy Family USA,' showcases a Muslim family in post-9/11 America and is celebrated for its humor.
Youssef and Brady will receive this year's Spark Award for animation at this season's IndieWire Honors.
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