Driving to Zigzigland (2006)
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.
Director: Nicole Ballivian
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 92 min
Release Date: January 1, 2006
Cast
- Simeon Angelo - Armenian Cabbie
- Greg Arrowood - Producer
- Carolyn Baker - Churchgoer
- Brian Batts - Musician 2
- Liz Beckham - Casting Director
- Jay Bingham - Hotel Manager
- Justin Brannock - Student
- Oto Brezina - Rodeo Drive Man
- Felicia Burton - Patient
- Sherwin Buydens - Orthodox Man
Screenplay
Production: BintFilm, Cinema Libre Studio
Country: United States of America
Language: العربية, English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Nicole Ballivian
More Films in Genre: Comedy
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, Liz Beckham, Jay Bingham.
- How long is Driving to Zigzigland?
- Driving to Zigzigland has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
- What genre is Driving to Zigzigland?
- Driving to Zigzigland is a Comedy film.
- Where was Driving to Zigzigland produced?
- Driving to Zigzigland was produced in United States of America.