This is turning out to be a big month for some of my favorite movies out of Sundance. Kumail Nanjiani (Silicon Valley) and Emily V. Gordon's The Big Sick is holding a special advance screening that will include a Q&A with Nanjiani and Gordon to talk about bringing their real-life courtship to the big screen.
SYNOPSIS: Based on the real-life courtship between Kumail Nanjiani and Emily V. Gordon, THE BIG SICK tells the story of Pakistan-born aspiring comedian Kumail (Nanjiani), who connects with grad student Emily (Zoe Kazan) after one of his standup sets. However, what they thought would be just a one-night stand blossoms into the real thing, which complicates the life that is expected of Kumail by his traditional Muslim parents.
When Emily is beset with a mystery illness, it forces Kumail to navigate the medical crisis with her parents, Beth and Terry (Holly Hunter and Ray Romano) who he's never met, while dealing with the emotional tug-of-war between his family and his heart. THE BIG SICK is directed by Michael Showalter (HELLO MY NAME IS DORIS) and producer by Judd Apatow (TRAINWRECK, THIS IS 40) and Barry Mendel (TRAINWRECK, THE ROYAL TENENBAUMS).
The screening takes place on Friday, June 2nd at 7:00pm at Burke Theater at US Navy Memorial. To enter, simply complete the Rafflecopter contest form below. Winners will be selected on Sunday, May 28th and contacted by email. Good luck!
The Big Sick opens June 30th.
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