| Definition Please | |
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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 |
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]
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
[edit]A former Scribbs spelling bee champion must reconcile with her estranged brother when he returns home to help care for their sick mother.
Release
[edit]The 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
[edit]Beandrea 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.