The Big Sick, and Q&A with Kumail Nanjiani and Emily V. Gordon
HAMMER | 7:30 p.m., Hammer Museum
Life is hard enough for a fledgling stand-up comedian but try to imagine what it’s like to be one from a traditional Pakistani American household. Kumail Nanjiani plays a version of himself in this fictional tale co-written with his real-life wife Emily V. Gordon, based on their actual and drama-filled courtship. Expected to pursue a "normal" career and marry a Pakistani woman, Kumail must defy his family on both fronts. A surprise hit in the box office, this romantic comedy traverses the complex world of identity politics, cultural difference, and family conflicts with no shortage of heart-warming humor.
A Q&A with Kumail Nanjiani and Emily V. Gordon follows the screening.
The Big Sick. 2017. USA. Directed by Michael Showalter. 120 min. Courtesy of Amazon Studios.
This screening is presented as part of the annual Contenders film series.
See the full lineup of films here.
Event Date: Tuesday, Dec. 12, 7:30 p.m.
Venue: Hammer Museum, Billy Wilder Theater
Price: $20 General Admission
$10 Hammer Members with valid discount code.*
*Limit 6 tickets per customer. No late seating; any unclaimed tickets will be released at 7:30 p.m. No refunds and no exchanges. Post-screening guests are subject to change.
*Online ticket sales have closed. Standby tickets will be available on a first come, first served basis.
The Hammer is located at the corner of Westwood and Wilshire boulevards in Westwood Village.
Parking is available under the museum.