Driving to Zigzigland
Directed by Nicole Ballivian
Plot
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.
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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
Steven Caldwell
Officer Polk
Isabel Carter
Margaret
Victor Chi
Japanese Tourist
Lenore Cutler
Rodeo Drive Woman
Baseem Daas
Baseem