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Signature Move

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A Muslim lesbian from Chicago cares for her TV-obsessed mother and falls in love with a wrestler.
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Sheri Linden Los Angeles Times 02/08/2018
With its likable characters, local color and cross-cultural sparks, "Signature Move" has unsentimental sweetness and pluck. Go to Full Review
Fionnuala Halligan Screen International 11/13/2017
Signature Move is - like its heroine - cautious when tackling its most contentious themes. Go to Full Review
Bill Zwecker Chicago Sun-Times 09/30/2017
3/4
While this likely will appeal strongly to LGBTQ audiences, I hope it finds a wider viewing, as the acting and the dialogue make for excellent drama. Go to Full Review
Frederick Blichert Vice 02/13/2022
The film's screenwriter and star Fawzia Mirza tells a deceptively straightforward coming-of-age love story. Deceptive in that every little detail communicates so much about the various overlapping identities of each character. Go to Full Review
Cody Corrall CINE-FILE 06/23/2021
Signature Move uses the glitz and performance of wrestling to initiate thoughtful conversations on the masks we all wear, especially as queer people. It's full of heart, introspection, and endearing humor-all while being wholly Chicago. Go to Full Review
Manuel Betancourt Remezcla 04/27/2020
This multicultural film's exploration of relationships, cultural exchanges, and the mother-daughter dynamic will enthrall. Go to Full Review
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09/17/2024 The dialogue and acting in this movie is terrible. The amount of dead air between lines is insane. This movie does not understand the concept of show don’t tell. Having the mother just talk to herself and saying that she wants her daughter to marry a man?? You’re kidding. You could have introduced that as dialogue between the mother and the main character as a fight or an uncomfortable conversation. Create some tension between the 2. The R&B music over the montage of dancing and partying felt like The Room. There are some just cringy lines in this movie. And the conversations between characters does not feel like real things people would genuinely say to each other. Ah, yes, I am your wrestling coach in exchange for lawyer things… how many people have you fucked by the way? Lmao like if you want to introduce that these 2 characters are becoming friends, then have some lead up. Create dynamics between characters instead of just montages. Let me actual care about these characters by showcasing their personalities and their dynamics between each other. Tell me why does she like wrestling so much, why would she take lessons instead of money? See more PridePosterStudios 09/20/2023 ...Signature Snooze See more Laura P 02/06/2018 LOVED this independent film! Beautifully written, acted and directed by WOMEN that know how to tell an authentic story from a woman's unique perspective! The subject matter is so timely and important for others to relate to people that are not the same as themselves....The movie has both humor and amazing humanity! See more 10/13/2017 Is this website hacked? 100 % tomatoers? Wasted time and money on not believe acting, shallow predictable story, boring dialogues. See more 10/07/2017 My wife and I loved this movie! Thanks Fawzia, Jennifer and the rest of the terrific cast and crew!! See more 10/07/2017 Great comedic love story displaying the struggles of dating outside your culture/religion, as a closeted lesbian. See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis A Muslim lesbian from Chicago cares for her TV-obsessed mother and falls in love with a wrestler.
Director
Jennifer Reeder
Producer
Brian Hieggelke, Fawzia Mirza, Eugene Park
Screenwriter
Lisa Donato, Fawzia Mirza
Production Co
Black Apple Media, Newcity's Chicago Film Project, Full Spectrum Features
Genre
Comedy, Drama, Romance, LGBTQ+
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Feb 9, 2018
Box Office (Gross USA)
$28.1K
Runtime
1h 20m
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