Superior Donuts follows the story of a doughnut shop owner and his interactions with the diverse community that frequents his shop. The show touches upon various social issues and explores the generation gap and prejudice. It features a female beat cop as a regular customer and her male-female police partnership with an African-American police officer. The sitcom highlights the culture clash between the Iranian-American doughnut shop owner and the multi-ethnic neighborhood. Additionally, it showcases the friendship and camaraderie between the shop owner and a young artist. Set in Chicago, the show provides social commentary and addresses street crime in an inner-city neighborhood.
Sexo (2001) is a comedic short film that delves into the exploration of stereotypes and sexuality. With a playful approach, the film touches on topics like fake subtitles, pornography, erection, male masturbation, gay sex, masturbation, gay interest, lesbian, and multi-ethnic relationships.
In 'Exam,' eight candidates competing for a prestigious job are locked in a room and given a test with a single question. As they try to uncover the question and work together, alliances crumble and suspicion takes hold. In the end, one candidate emerges victorious, but there are unexpected twists and revelations along the way.
A young Ugandan-Indian woman living in Mississippi falls in love with an African-American man, sparking tension within their families and the community.
Games of Love and Chance is a heartwarming and humorous film that explores the themes of love, identity, and cultural integration. The story follows a group of teenagers in a Parisian suburb as they navigate through the challenges of relationships, school, and family. When a high school girl and boy from different cultural backgrounds are assigned to work together on a school theater performance, they must confront their differences and learn to embrace each other's unique perspectives. With its witty dialogue, engaging characters, and heartfelt moments, Games of Love and Chance is a delightful exploration of the complexities of teenage romance and the power of love to bridge cultural divides.
In Bataan, a group of American soldiers, including African-American and multi-ethnic troops, fight against the Japanese forces occupying the Philippines during World War II. Outnumbered and facing tough conditions, the soldiers display bravery and sacrifice as they defend their position and engage in intense battle against the enemy. The film explores themes of heroism, camaraderie, and the human cost of war.
When a Tango dancer asks a Rabbi to enter a dance competition, there’s one big problem—due to his Orthodox beliefs, he’s not allowed to touch her! But the prize money would save his school from bankruptcy, so they develop a plan to enter the competition without sacrificing his faith, and the bonds of family and community are tested one dazzling dance step at a time in this lighthearted fable.
In the movie '3 A.M.', a taxi driver in New York City named John begins to experience hallucinations and encounters with a serial killer. As he delves deeper into the mystery, he discovers his psychic abilities and uncovers a dark secret. Along the way, he finds romance and forms a complicated relationship with a female artist. The film explores themes of love, fear of commitment, friendship, and the supernatural.
Immigrants (L.A. Dolce Vita) is a satirical animated comedy that follows the lives of Hungarian and Russian immigrants in Los Angeles. The movie explores the challenges and absurdities they face as they pursue the American dream, with plenty of witty commentary on the cultural clashes and stereotypes they encounter. From their struggles to find jobs to their hilarious interactions with celebrities and their experiences navigating the multi-ethnic melting pot of LA, Immigrants provides a hilarious and thought-provoking look at the immigrant experience.
Goodbye Solo tells the story of Solo, a Senegalese taxi driver, who forms an unlikely friendship with a cantankerous old man named William. As Solo tries to convince William not to end his life, their relationship deepens and evolves into something truly special. This poignant film explores themes of friendship, life, and the power of human connection.
Three muralists (one Chicano, one Black, one American Indian) and the socially-maladjusted cousin of the Chicano muralist set off on a road trip with the intent of painting their images on the White House. Along the way they meet a mysterious Black woman. Together, these four men and one woman encounter racism, sexism, internal conflicts, and finally redemption as they discover their common humanity and their internal ability to conquer the societal ills that effect them all.
Set in the 1980s, The Border Post takes place at a border post in Yugoslavia during the breakup of the country. The film follows an army commander and his soldiers stationed at the post, dealing with the challenges of ethnic tension, personal relationships, and the outbreak of syphilis in the area. It explores themes of love, loyalty, and the impact of war on individuals.
An Uber driver gets a ride from a Japanese-Bangladeshi woman named Yuki. There are goons following her all the time, so she lives with the driver till she can leave for Japan.
A naïve New Yorker retreats to his dead Grandfather's summer cottage, a datsche in Germany, but instead of peace he finds Adam, a refugee in hiding.
After their mosque is expropriated and turned into a hairdresser by the landlord, a community of Muslims in Venice search for a new location. A young Afghan Imam named Saladin is called to the rescue, but rather than solving the problem, his arrival ends up complicating the situation with a series of absurd consequences and hilarious moments
When the teenage adoptive daughter of two hyper-devoted gay parents seeks a relationship with her nonjudgmental birth mother, they explore the complications and joys of uniting their big, loud, multi-ethnic families.
On the hottest day of the year, an unknown virus spreads throughout inner-city Philadelphia. The infected victims, crazed by dehydration, begin attacking other residents of the neighborhood in gruesome ways. When the military is brought in to contain the situation, but realize they can't come up with a vaccine quickly enough, they fence off the area and let everyone die. A group of locals, stuck in the basement of their building, behind the fences, and separated from their family members, band together to try to survive.
Car clubs in East LA provide the background for gang rivalry and a blossoming romance between Beto (Fernando Allende in his first English-speaking role) and the blonde newcomer to the neighborhood, Kim (Dawn Dunlap)
From operating rooms to end-of-life meetings, the documentary series explores the culture of doctors and nurses and the conversations that happen outside the patient's earshot.