The Book of Ruth

USA | 2020 | 15 min • Narrative Short

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Americanish
Sedona Performing Arts Center Thu, Feb 24, 2022 1:00 PM

Welcome to America: Where dreams come true...ish. A break from the traditional romantic comedy, "Americanish" highlights different layers of womanhood as they intersect with cultural and societal expectations.


"Americanish" invites viewers into the home and lives of three marriage-aged women as they navigate the often turbulent waters of romance, culture, career, and family. We follow the joys and tribulations of career-driven sisters Maryam and Sam Khan, and their fish-out-of-water cousin Ameera.


Set in Jackson Heights, Queens, New York, the film follows a relatable and endearing storyline offering a fresh perspective on classic rom-com tropes. "Americanish" delves into the complexity of trying to both honor and break from cultural traditions while balancing personal values and career goals in a society that does not always accommodate both.

Americanish
Harkins Sedona 6 - Theatre 2 Sun, Feb 27, 2022 1:10 PM

Welcome to America: Where dreams come true...ish. A break from the traditional romantic comedy, "Americanish" highlights different layers of womanhood as they intersect with cultural and societal expectations.


"Americanish" invites viewers into the home and lives of three marriage-aged women as they navigate the often turbulent waters of romance, culture, career, and family. We follow the joys and tribulations of career-driven sisters Maryam and Sam Khan, and their fish-out-of-water cousin Ameera.


Set in Jackson Heights, Queens, New York, the film follows a relatable and endearing storyline offering a fresh perspective on classic rom-com tropes. "Americanish" delves into the complexity of trying to both honor and break from cultural traditions while balancing personal values and career goals in a society that does not always accommodate both.

Shorts Program 5
Harkins Sedona 6 -Theatre 1 Thu, Feb 24, 2022 1:00 PM

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Shorts Program 5
Harkins Sedona 6 -Theatre 1 Sat, Feb 26, 2022 7:00 PM

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Film Info
Event Type:Narrative Short
Release Year:2020
Run Time:15
Production Country:USA
Original Language:English
Cast/Crew Info
Director:Becca Roth
Cast:Tovah Feldshuh
Chen Drachman
Monica Wyche
Scott Klavan
Aleksander Varadian
Housso Semon
Producer(s):Chen Drachman
Caitlin Gold
Screenwriter:Chen Drachman

Description

Margo, Dan, Jordan, and Lizzy visit grandmother Ruth for Passover. Later that night, Lizzy finds Ruth watching a midnight news story about Anne Frank’s death. Lizzy then confesses to have known a related secret for years and Ruth is left with some explaining to do.