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SFFILM Festival

Member Screening: The Big Sick

Directed by Michael Showalter

USA | 119

15 Jun
Thu, Jun 15, 2017 at 7:30 pm PT

Description

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 (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.

Director Michael Showalter

Film Details

Runtime 119

Country USA

Director Michael Showalter

Writer Emily V. Gordon, Kumail Nanjiani