Driving to Zigzigland (2006)
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.
Cast
Armenian Cabbie
Producer
Officer Polk
Margaret
Japanese Tourist
Rodeo Drive Woman
Baseem
Bashar
Nazira
Tow Truck Man
Steve
Musician 1
Churchgoer
Gary
Dolores
Declan
Ethiopian Cabbie
Musician 3
Armando
Heather
Nicolas
Mike
Mariam
Musician 2
Chinese Consulate
Merlot
Annie
Maurice King
Jake
Orthodox Woman
Laurent
Corporate Lawyer
Fabian
Elderly Man
Casting Director
Club Girl
Greg Portello
Gio
Japanese Tourist
Jose
Muhammad
Quentin
Brian
Tunisian Cabbie
Bangladeshi Cabbie
Hotel Manager
Jamil
Culver City Man
Officer Mendez
Moussa
Suzy
Alfred
Gabriel
Japanese Tourist
Student
Rodeo Drive Man
Patient
Orthodox Man
Crew
Director
Writer
Executive Producer
Co-Producer
Producer
Executive Producer
Co-Producer
Associate Producer