Driving to Zigzigland (2006)

Comedy

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.

Cast

Armenian Cabbie
Officer Polk
Japanese Tourist
Rodeo Drive Woman
Tow Truck Man
Musician 1
Ethiopian Cabbie
Musician 2
Chinese Consulate
Orthodox Woman
Corporate Lawyer
Elderly Man
Casting Director
Greg Portello
Japanese Tourist
Tunisian Cabbie
Bangladeshi Cabbie
Hotel Manager
Culver City Man
Officer Mendez
Japanese Tourist
Maurice King
Rodeo Drive Man
Orthodox Man

Crew

Executive Producer
Co-Producer
Executive Producer
Co-Producer
Associate Producer