<![CDATA[Keywords: stereotypes, prejudice, discrimination, Moslem in America, theSeptember 11th tragedyThe September 11th is a historical and social tragedy affect Moslem in America. The tragedy triggers stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination towards Moslem by American. The film entitled New York directed by Kabir Khan, points out the discrimination towards Moslem post the September 11th tragedy.The research employs sociological approach in order to investigate and provide insights into how American behavior toward Moslem after the September 11thtragedy. The research approach directs the discussion to use scientific method to establish parameters that help make sure results of the research are objective and accurate and applying discrimination theory that allows two steps followed to interpret and analyze the data: stereotypes and prejudice.The discussion of the study reveals that the September 11th tragedy triggers stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination toward Moslem by other Americans. Furthermore, Kabir Khan’s New York shows most of unfair treatments are brought from the reality on the field into this film. However, Kabir Khan also adds dramatic effects to each of stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination scenesto emphasize the effort to diminish stereotypes and generalization toward religion.Moreover, it is suggested for the next researchers to conduct a study on the same film using other approaches. For example, Psychological approach, whichperspective can be used to analyze the psychological condition of the Moslemcharacter through War on Terror and discrimination. It seems that the September 11th tragedy, psychologically has caused dramatic changes toward several characters such as Sameer and Zilgai.]]>
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