Definition Please is a 2020 American comedy-drama film written, produced and directed by Sujata Day, who is also the star. It is Day's feature directorial debut.[1][2]
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| Directed by | Sujata Day |
| Screenplay by | Sujata Day |
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| Cinematography | Brooks Ludwick |
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Running time | 91 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Cast
edit- Sujata Day as Monica Chowdry
- Ritesh Rajan as Sonny
- Jake Choi as Richie
- Anna Khaja as Jaya
- Lalaine as Krista
- LeVar Burton as himself
- Katrina Bowden as Crystal Cane
- Eugene Byrd as Wayland Pines
- Parvesh Cheena as Jimit Uncle
- Sonal Shah as Dr. Ali
- Tim Chiou as Dr. Chiou
- Kunal Dudheker as Rahul
- Meera Simhan as Mrs. Gandhi
- Maya Kapoor as Payal
Plot
editA former Scribbs spelling bee champion must reconcile with her estranged brother when he returns home to help care for their sick mother.
Release
editThe film premiered in August 2020 at the Bentonville Film Festival and in October 2020 at the Asian American International Film Festival.[3] ARRAY acquired the distribution rights to the film in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand, and it was released on January 21, 2022 on Netflix.[4]
Reception
editBeandrea July of The Hollywood Reporter gave the film a positive review, calling it "A funny, reflective good time of a debut."[5]
References
edit- ^ Ramos, Dino-Ray (29 July 2020). "'Definition Please' Trailer: 'Insecure' Alum Sujata Day Makes Directorial Debut With South Asian Family Dramedy". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 8 August 2020.
- ^ Ramos, Dino-Ray (30 May 2019). "'Insecure's Sujata Day To Direct 'Definition Please' Starring Ritesh Rajan & Jake Choi, Justin Chon Producing". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 8 August 2020.
- ^ Yang, Rachel (9 October 2020). "How Insecure alum Sujata Day made her debut feature film on her own terms". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 8 November 2020.
- ^ Ramachandran, Naman (10 January 2022). "ARRAY Releasing Titles 'Definition Please,' 'Donkeyhead,' by South Asian Women Filmmakers, to Bow on Netflix". Variety. Retrieved 11 January 2022.
- ^ July, Beandra (25 August 2020). "'Definition Please': Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 8 November 2020.
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