Signature Move
In Chicago, Zaynab (Fawzia Mirza) is a thirty-something
American-Pakistani lawyer who lives with and cares for her recently
widowed, TV-obsessed mother (legendary Indian actress Shabana Azmi).
Alma (Sari Sanchez) is a free-spirited Mexican-American bookshop owner.
After meeting in a bar, the two quickly fall into bed with each other
and embark on a romance…but problems aren’t far behind. Zaynab’s
traditional mother still expects her daughter to marry a man, while Alma
finds herself reluctant to get involved with the closeted Zaynab,
leaving them at odds despite their strong attraction for each other. And
then there’s Zaynab’s latest interest: training in Lucha-style
wrestling with a former pro grappler! Winner of the Grand Jury Prize for
Best US Narrative Feature at Outfest and a worldwide festival darling
following its SXSW premiere, critics and fans alike agree on the film
called “a gem” by the Chicago Sun-Times.
Director(s)
Jennifer ReederCast
Fawzia MirzaShabana Azmi
Sari Sanchez
“A
refreshing reminder that queerness not only lives, but thrives in all cultures.”
—Austin
Chronicle
“With
its likable characters, local color and cross-cultural sparks,
Signature
Move has unsentimental sweetness and
pluck.
—The
Los Angeles Times
“A
hipster version of a Nia Vardalos comedy.”
—Chicago
Reader
“Old
World expectations meet New World romance.”
—Chicago Magazine