The Big Sick on Blu-ray

Description

Based on the real-life courtship between Kumail Nanjiani and Emily V. Gordon, THE BIG SICK tells the story of Pakistan-born aspiring comedian Kumail (Nanjiani), who connects with grad student Emily (Kazan) after one of his standup sets. However, what they thought would be just a one-night stand blossoms into the real thing, which complicates the life that is expected of Kumail by his traditional Muslim parents.When Emily is beset with a mystery illness, it forces Kumail to navigate the medical crisis with her parents, Beth and Terry (Holly Hunter and Ray Romano) who he's never met, while dealing with the emotional tug-of-war between his family and his heart.Extras:A Personal Journey: The Making of The Big SickGo on a journey with the cast and crew as they discuss how this incredible autobiographical story got pitched, developed and ultimately made into the heart-warming, comedic gem it is today.The Bigger Sick: Stick Around for More LaughsBonus footage from The Big Sick Comedy Tour featuring hilarious stand-up performances, Q&As and backstage moments.The Big Sick: The Other StuffFeaturing the jokes that didn’t quite make it to the final cut.2017 SXSW Film Festival PanelKumail Nanjiani, Emily V. Gordon and producers Judd Apatow and Barry Mendel answer audience questions after a screening at the 2017 South by Southwest Film Festival in Austin.Cast & Filmmaker CommentaryFeature length audio commentary with Kumail Nanjiani, Emily V. Gordon, Barry Mendel and Director Michael Showalter.Deleted Scenes