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CastRomesh Ranganathan
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DirectorBenjamin Green
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Release Date2018
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MPAA RatingTV-MA
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Runtime54 min
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LanguageEnglish
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IMDB Rating7.0 (132)
Just Another Immigrant: Romesh at the Greek is a comedy special starring British comedian Romesh Ranganathan. The special was filmed at the Greek Theater in Los Angeles and released in 2018. The special follows Romesh as he prepares for his biggest stand-up comedy show in the United States. Romesh Ranganathan is a popular British comedian who has been performing stand-up comedy for over a decade. He has appeared on popular British TV shows like Mock the Week and Live at the Apollo. In 2016, he created his own TV show, The Romesh Ranganathan Show, which aired on BBC Three.
In Just Another Immigrant: Romesh at the Greek, Romesh decides to move his family from their home in the UK to Los Angeles in order to pursue his comedy career in America. The special follows Romesh's journey from the UK to Los Angeles and documents his experiences as he prepares for his big show at the Greek Theater.
The special is a mix of documentary-style footage of Romesh and his family as they adjust to life in America, as well as footage of Romesh performing stand-up comedy in Los Angeles. The documentary-style footage shows Romesh and his family exploring their new surroundings, trying new foods, and getting to know their new neighborhood. Romesh's wife, Leesa, and their three children, range in age from 6 to 10 years old, are also featured prominently in the documentary-style footage.
Throughout the special, Romesh shows a combination of vulnerability and humor as he adapts to life in America and prepares for his big show at the Greek Theater. He discusses the pressure he feels to succeed in America and how he feels like an outsider in a new country. He also shows his comedic chops in his stand-up routines, which touch on topics like parenting, racism, and the differences between living in the UK and the US.
The special also features several celebrity appearances, including Judd Apatow, who offers support and advice to Romesh before his show. Other celebrity appearances include Sarah Silverman, Russell Peters, and Patton Oswalt.
Overall, Just Another Immigrant: Romesh at the Greek is a funny and heartwarming special that offers a unique look at the life of a comedian who is trying to make it in America. Romesh's mix of comedy and vulnerability make the special relatable and enjoyable for anyone who has ever pursued a dream or felt like an outsider in a new place.
Just Another Immigrant: Romesh at the Greek is a 2018 comedy with a runtime of 54 minutes. It has received mostly positive reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 7.0.