Short Film: 'The Other Side' Examines Poverty in Mumbai—“People like you don’t belong here”
In this short film, writer/director Nikita Hattangady focuses on Jai, a starving artist rooted in the latter category. Though unhoused, he works hard.
NOWRUZ: Lost & Found (2015)
Until recently, comedian K-von knew very little about his unique heritage but that's all about to change. Come along as he ditches the comforts of Hollywood to discover the meaning and traditions behind Nowruz (Persian New Year). Performing stand-up comedy at each stop along the way and with the help of some recognizable celebrities, scholars, and friends, the ancient holiday that K-von almost lost, has now been found!
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Until recently, comedian K-von knew very little about his unique heritage but that's all about to change. Come along as he ditches the comforts of Hollywood to discover the meaning and traditions behind Nowruz (Persian New Year). Performing stand-up comedy at each stop along the way and with the help of some recognizable celebrities, scholars, and friends, the ancient holiday that K-von almost lost, has now been found!
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Genre:Comedy
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In Theaters:7/1/2015
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