Evening Film: The Big Sick

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Crandall Public Library
Christine L. McDonald Community Room

Event Details

(USA, 2017, 119 min., color, DCP, R) Starring Kumail Nanjiani and Zoe Kazan 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, who connects with grad student Emily 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 who he's never met, while dealing with the emotional tug-of-war between his family and his heart. – Official Site “Mostly, the movie works for the reason that all the best rom-coms do: you fall in love, a little bit, with Kumail and Emily, and want them to stay together.” Moira MacDonald, Seattle Times, 7/5/2017
Event Type(s): Film Program
Age Group(s): Adults