Tag: Maryam Keshavarz
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The Persian Version: Iranian-American family comedy
The Persian Version, written and directed by Maryam Keshavarz, tells the story of Leila and her Iranian-American family. Especially important are her mother and grandmother. Leila speaks directly to the viewers in 4th wall breaking voice overs throughout the entire movie. This unique and clever film uses animations, dance sequences, and straight drama to explain…
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Review: Queen Sugar, season 2
Queen Sugar season 2 is now available on Hulu, which is where I watch it since I don’t get OWN. It was actually a great experience to binge the whole 16 episode season on Hulu, even though it took several days. The power, the impact, the brilliance of Queen Sugar just soaks into you when…