"Youssef has essentially animated the paranoia, pressure, and confused dual identity that so many of us lived through after 9/11, filtered through his 'demented childhood nightmares.'"
"It's not that I'd rather forget what happened. It's that I've been hungry for something- anything -that doesn't center our identity on how afraid other people are of us."
The animated series #1 Happy Family USA, created by Ramy Youssef and Pam Brady, delves into the immediate aftermath of 9/11, reflecting the trauma experienced by many Muslim Americans. The show captures the complexities of an Egyptian American family's life in Northern New Jersey, where they contend with hyper-political scrutiny and societal suspicion. Despite initial reservations about its concept, Youssefâs narrative proves to be a cathartic exploration of identity that resonates with those familiar with the post-9/11 climate, combining humor with poignant observations of everyday life during that time.
Read at Slate Magazine
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