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Driving to Zigzigland (2006)

Movie ★ 8.0 92 min

Comedy

A chronicle of a day in the life of a Palestinian cab driver in Los Angeles, DRIVING TO ZIGZIGLAND, portrays the social struggle of the Arab immigrant in post-9/11 America. A film audition typecasts Bashar to play an Al Qaeda terrorist role. The utilities are due and Bashar has twenty-four hours to make the money. For the remaining hours left until tomorrow, an unceasing flow of passengers ride in Bashar's taxi and give the Arab cabbie the run around on issues that deal with suicide bombers, George Bush, Cat Stevens, the war in Iraq, music, and world geography. Bashar's quest to make the money is won until he realizes he has to choose between the Department of Homeland Security and his family.

Nicole Ballivian Writer Nicole Ballivian Director

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Quick facts

Released
January 1, 2006
Runtime
92 min
IMDb
tt0462265
Language
,
Studio
BintFilm, Cinema Libre Studio

Cast

Simeon Angelo Armenian Cabbie Greg Arrowood Producer Carolyn Baker Churchgoer Brian Batts Musician 2 Liz Beckham Casting Director Jay Bingham Jay Bingham Hotel Manager Justin Brannock Student Oto Brezina Rodeo Drive Man Felicia Burton Patient Sherwin Buydens Orthodox Man Steven Caldwell Officer Polk Isabel Carter Margaret Victor Chi Japanese Tourist Lenore Cutler Rodeo Drive Woman Baseem Daas Baseem Bashar Daas Bashar Nazira Daas Nazira Edward Diaz Tow Truck Man

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Frequently asked questions

What is Driving to Zigzigland about?
A chronicle of a day in the life of a Palestinian cab driver in Los Angeles, DRIVING TO ZIGZIGLAND, portrays the social struggle of the Arab immigrant in post-9/11 America. A film audition typecasts Bashar to play an Al Qaeda terrorist role. The utilities are due and Bashar has twenty-four hours to make the money. For the remaining hours left until tomorrow, an unceasing flow of passengers ride in Bashar's taxi and give the Arab cabbie the run around on issues that deal with suicide bombers, George Bush, Cat Stevens, the war in Iraq, music, and world geography. Bashar's quest to make the money is won until he realizes he has to choose between the Department of Homeland Security and his family.
Who directed Driving to Zigzigland?
Driving to Zigzigland was directed by Nicole Ballivian.
Who stars in Driving to Zigzigland?
Driving to Zigzigland stars Simeon Angelo, Greg Arrowood, Carolyn Baker, Brian Batts.
When was Driving to Zigzigland released?
Driving to Zigzigland is a 2006 comedy film.
Where can I watch Driving to Zigzigland?
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