Driving to Zigzigland

Story

Synopsis

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.

Director

Nicole Ballivian

Writers

Nicole Ballivian

Language

English

Country

United States of America

Release date

1 January 2006

Ensemble

Cast

• Simeon Angelo

  Armenian Cabbie

• Greg Arrowood

  Producer

• Carolyn Baker

  Churchgoer

• Brian Batts

  Musician 2

• Liz Beckham

  Casting Director

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  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