SummaryZaynab (Fawzia Mirza) is a thirty-something Pakistani, Muslim, lesbian lawyer living in Chicago who begins a new romance with Alma (Sari Sanchez), a confident and vivacious Mexican-American woman. Zaynab’s recently widowed mother Parveen (Shabana Azmi) has moved in and spends her days watching Pakistani TV dramas while searching for a potential h... Read More
Directed By:Jennifer Reeder
Written By:Lisa Dash Donato, Fawzia Mirza
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Sep 28, 2017
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It’s good to see a film that shares experiences — especially relating to sexuality — that have rarely before been showcased cinematically. While this likely will appeal strongly to LGBTQ audiences, I hope it finds a wider viewing, as the acting and the dialogue make for excellent drama.
Feb 8, 2018
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Adding wrestling to the rom-com mix doesn't quite disguise how by-the-numbers this girl-meets-girl story is. But with its likable characters, local color and cross-cultural sparks, "Signature Move" has unsentimental sweetness and pluck.
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Production Company:
- Chicago Film Project (CFP)
- Full Spectrum Features
- Black Apple Media
Release Date:Sep 29, 2017
Duration:1 h 20 m
Tagline:Life, Love, and Lady Wrestling
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Awards
FilmOut San Diego, US
• 2 Wins & 2 Nominations
SXSW Film Festival
• 2 Nominations
L.A. Outfest
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
