When Mr. Nanjiani and Ms. Gordon first began working on the film five years ago, they envisioned a personal yet relatable film inspired by improbable events. “We had test screenings of the film before the election, and that scene played so differently,” Mr. Nanjiani said. For that momentous event, Mr. Nanjiani chose a Chicago restaurant very close to where he was living at the time. We’re so close.’”“It’s a good move,” Mr. Nanjiani agreed. Mr. Nanjiani came to the United States from Pakistan when he was 18 to go to college in Iowa; his family followed.

Source: New York Times May 03, 2017 09:01 UTC