DVD
Amira & Sam
Call Number
- DVD COMEDY (EAS)
Languages
In English and Arabic; closed-captioned.
Performers
Martin Starr, Dina Shihabi, Paul Wesley, Laith Nakli, David Rasche.
Publication Information
[Austin, TX] : Drafthouse Films, [2015]
Physical Description
1 videodisc (88 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet (unpaged : color illustrations ; 19 cm)
Audience
Not rated.
Summary
Sam is an army veteran adapting back to civilian life after a lengthy tour overseas. Upon reuniting with his unit's former Iraqi translator in New York City, he meets Amira, his war buddy's niece; suspicious of soldiers, she wants nothing to do with him. However, when Amira runs into immigration trouble, Sam offers to keep her safe at his apartment. After a rocky start, their unlikely friendship starts to blossom into something more. Meanwhile, Sam's cousin, Charlie, offers him a lucrative opportunity at his hedge fund helping to secure wealthy veterans as new clients. However, all is not as it seems, and Amira and Sam soon find themselves faced with mounting obstacles in order to stay together.
Notes
Title from container.
Originally released as a motion picture in 2014.
Special features: Audio commentary with director Sean Mullin and stars Martin Starr & Dina Shihabi ; making-of ; stand-up outtakes ; crew stand-up ; script table read ; trailers.