Essentially Amy(2023)
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Essentially Amy Synopsis
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.
Essentially Amy (2023) is a drama and family film directed by Ari Groobman, released on June 25, 2023 with a runtime of 15m. It stars Stacy Chu, Ping Liu, Jim Todd and Seyi Ayorinde.
- Director:
- Ari Groobman
- Writers:
- Ari Groobman
- Producers:
- Mitchell Schwartz, Ben O'Keefe, Selena Leoni
- Cinematographer:
- Ryan Ramsey
- Production:
- Creator Plus, My Dad Thinks I'm Funny
- Budget:
- $25,000
- Status:
- Released
Essentially Amy Cast & Crew
Main cast
Stacy Chu
as Amy
- Ping Liu
Ping Liu
as Mom
- Jim Todd
Jim Todd
as Racist Man
- Seyi Ayorinde
Seyi Ayorinde
as Norm
Brenda Valencia
as Mia
Heather Turman
as Jules
- Hidekun Hah
Hidekun Hah
as Mr. Park
Key crew
Directed by Ari Groobman, written by Ari Groobman, produced by Mitchell Schwartz, Ben O'Keefe and Selena Leoni.
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Essentially Amy – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Essentially Amy online?
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Who stars in Essentially Amy?
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The main cast of Essentially Amy (2023) includes Stacy Chu, Ping Liu, Jim Todd, Seyi Ayorinde and Brenda Valencia. The film was directed by Ari Groobman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Essentially Amy released?
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Essentially Amy was released on June 25, 2023 and runs for 15m.