About this movie
Amy is a young Chinese-American girl working at her local grocery store during the height of the pandemic. Amy must confront growing racism towards Asian-Americans, while at home, she must mitigate her mother’s expectations and personal bias towards African-Americans. After a brutal assault, Amy and her family must reevaluate their perceptions, and Amy must come to terms with who she really is and what she really wants.
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Cast
chinese woman
coming of age
racism
chinese
confrontation
pandemic
one take
covid-19
asian racism
family pressure
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Questions about Essentially Amy
How long is Essentially Amy?
Essentially Amy has a runtime of 15m ( and 15 minutes).
Who directed Essentially Amy?
Essentially Amy was directed by Ari Groobman and released in 2023.
What genre is Essentially Amy?
Essentially Amy is a Drama, Family film (2023).
Who stars in Essentially Amy?
The cast of Essentially Amy includes Stacy Chu, Ping Liu, Jim Todd, Seyi Ayorinde, Brenda Valencia.
