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Join us for a screening of Americanish<\/em> followed by a Q&A with writer and producer Aizzah Fatima.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Welcome to America: Where dreams come true…ish. A break from the traditional romantic comedy, Americanish<\/em> highlights different layers of womanhood as they intersect with cultural and societal expectations. Americanish<\/em> 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<\/em> 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.<\/p>\n

Check out the trailer.<\/a><\/p>\n

Aizzah Fatima is an award-winning filmmaker, actor, playwright, comedian, and ex-Google engineer. She starred in, produced, and wrote the feature film Americanish<\/em>, which won 25 awards at festivals, including jury awards for Best Lead Actress, Best Narrative, and several audience awards. Learn more about Fatima at aizzahfatima.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

This event is free and open to the Springfield College community and the public.<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to participate in this event, please contact Donna Croteau at dcroteau@springfield.edu<\/a> as soon as possible to discuss your accessibility needs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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