This commentary, recorded in 2006, features director Ramin Bahrani, director of photography Michael Simmonds, and actor Alejandro Polanco.
In this conversation, recorded remotely in fall 2020, director Ramin Bahrani and author Suketu Mehta discuss the portrayal of working migrant communities in CHOP SHOP and MAN PUSH CART, the notion of global cinema, and the changing appeal of chasing prosperity in America.
Inspired by the naturalistic performances in the films of Mike Leigh, Ken Loach, and Abbas Kiarostami, Ramin Bahrani rewrote the original script for CHOP SHOP based on improvisations staged with his lead actors. Excerpts of those taped rehearsals, featuring Alejandro Polanco, Isamar Gonzales, Rob...
