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MPAA RATING: Not Rated

Starring Madhur Jaffrey, Faran Tahir, Sheetal Sheth, Aasif Mandvi, David Ari, and Jennifer Dorr White

ABCD is the story of Raj and Nina, first generation Asian Indian immigrant children who have grown up in America, and their mother, Anju, who is desperately trying in her old age to reconcile her long ago decision to come to America. (Laxmi Pictures)

GENRE(S):	Drama
WRITTEN BY:	Krutin Patel James McManus
DIRECTED BY:	Krutin Patel
RELEASE DATE:	DVD: April 20, 2004 Video: April 20, 2004 Theatrical: November 30, 2001
RUNNING TIME:	105 minutes, Color
ORIGIN:	USA

Winner Best Picture, Austin and Houston Film Festivals

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Rolling Stone Peter Travers

In this funny, touching and haunting film, Patel cuts through stereotypes to show the hard truths of straddling two cultures.

Philadelphia Inquirer Carrie Rickey

Involving study of sibling and interpersonal relationships.

Los Angeles Times Kevin Thomas

It's polished without being slick; well-paced and graceful and brought alive by stellar performances led by Jaffrey.

Chicago Reader Ted Shen

Despite the familiar story, both kids are three-dimensional characters, and first-time director Patel embraces their generational dilemmas with feeling and wit.

New York Post Jonathan Foreman

An engaging, bittersweet tale.

LA Weekly David Chute

An observant comedy of cross-cultural befuddlement in a half-assimilated immigrant family, with occasional spasms of propagandistic pleading on behalf of the younger generation.

The New York Times Stephen Holden

A better and more serious film than its forerunner, "American Desi."

TV Guide Maitland McDonagh

The film's style is best described as utilitarian, but it gets the job done; the performances range from good to a bit amateurish.

New Times (L.A.) Jean Oppenheimer

If only good intentions were enough to redeem a picture, perhaps ABCD would be worth a look.

New York Daily News Elizabeth Weitzman

Madhur Jaffrey and Faran Tahir fare considerably better as Nina's conservative mother and brother, leaving us confused ourselves: Why didn't Patel focus on them, instead?

Village Voice Ed Park

Less effective in dramatizing the choices facing second-generation Indian Americans than as a showcase for Sheetal Sheth's terrific hair.

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