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The Big Sick is a 2017 American romantic comedy-drama film directed by Michael Showalter and written by Emily V. Gordon and Kumail Nanjiani. It stars Nanjiani, Zoe Kazan, Holly Hunter, Ray Romano, Adeel Akhtar, and Anupam Kher. Gordon and Nanjiani wrote the film based on their relationship; it follows an interracial couple who must deal with cultural differences after Emily (Kazan) becomes ill.
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Hey...! Here is my entry for the Triple AAA contest FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION (#01): "Favorite Directors" Director of the week 1: *Michael Showalter.* Source I love this story ... I really did, I saw this movie recently and it seems like a beautiful love story with different cultures in between *(In addition to the Pakistani boy reminding me of a good friend of mine. Ha)*. Here is a bit of the film's development: He is…More
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