Driving to Zigzigland

The story

A chronicle of a day in the life of a Palestinian cab driver in Los Angeles, DRIVING TO ZIGZIGLAND, portrays the social struggle of the Arab immigrant in post-9/11 America. A film audition typecasts Bashar to play an Al Qaeda terrorist role. The utilities are due and Bashar has twenty-four hours to make the money. For the remaining hours left until tomorrow, an unceasing flow of passengers ride in Bashar's taxi and give the Arab cabbie the run around on issues that deal with suicide bombers, George Bush, Cat Stevens, the war in Iraq, music, and world geography. Bashar's quest to make the money is won until he realizes he has to choose between the Department of Homeland Security and his family.

Cast & crew

Simeon Angelo

Simeon AngeloArmenian Cabbie

Greg Arrowood

Greg ArrowoodProducer

Carolyn Baker

Carolyn BakerChurchgoer

Brian Batts

Brian BattsMusician 2

Liz Beckham

Liz BeckhamCasting Director

Jay BinghamHotel Manager

Justin Brannock

Justin BrannockStudent

Oto Brezina

Oto BrezinaRodeo Drive Man

Felicia Burton

Felicia BurtonPatient

Sherwin Buydens

Sherwin BuydensOrthodox Man

Steven Caldwell

Steven CaldwellOfficer Polk

Isabel Carter

Isabel CarterMargaret