Screening

About Today's Special

Rating:

R R

Year Released:

2009

Genres:

Comedy

Metadata:

Directed by David Kaplan

When he is passed over for a promotion, sous chef Samir decides to go to Paris to apprentice under a master French chef. He puts his dreams aside after his father has a heart attack and he must take over the nearly bankrupt family restaurant in Jackson Heights. Luckily, he crosses paths with Akbar, a taxi driver, passionate chef, and worldly raconteur. With Akbar’s guidance, Samir rediscovers his heritage and his passion for life through the enchanting art of cooking Indian food. (35mm presentation)

This series presented in partnership with IU Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, the Asian Culture Center, Asian American Studies Program, East Asian Studies Center, and IU Cinema.