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Hollywood takes some shortcuts when it comes to depicting Americans abroad

By Lauren Frayer,
Eyder Peralta, Tinbete Ermyas
Published February 1, 2026 at 2:59 PM MST

An NPR panel looks at how movies portray Americans abroad, from romantic self discovery to culture clash and stereotypes.

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Lauren Frayer
Lauren Frayer covers South Asia for NPR News. In 2018, she opened a new NPR bureau in India's biggest city, its financial center, and the heart of Bollywood—Mumbai.
Eyder Peralta
Eyder Peralta is NPR's East Africa correspondent based in Nairobi, Kenya.
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Tinbete Ermyas
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