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Choking Man (2008)

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The anxiety of a shy Ecuadorian dishwasher working in a Queens diner, and the alluring Chinese waitress he has a crush on, provide the psychological engine for this intense blend of drama and magic realism from famed music video director Steve Barron.

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Title	Choking Man (2008)
Runtime	1 hr. 22 min.
Studio	Film Movement
Genres	Drama
Description	Jorge is a morbidly shy Ecuadorian dishwasher toiling away in a shabby diner in Queens, New York. From his solitary kitchen corner, Jorge quietly attempts to forge a bond with Amy, the newly hired Chinese waitress, but even though she tries to reciprocate, the gulf that separates them may be too large. On the job he is continually tormented by a coworker, and at home, in his Harlem apartment, under the psychological control of his domineering “roommate,” he battles his inner demons. Choking Man captures the feeling of claustrophobia and almost literal asphyxiation newcomers to America experience as they struggle to find a place and purpose in this strange land. U.S. English. Official Selection - Tribeca Film Festival.

3 months ago

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I agree. I thought it was just me. Yea, i'm out too. See 1 other reply

4 months ago

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I restarted this movie 3 x because the video froze and the audio kept playing. Three strikes and your out. I'll be moving to another movie site.

8 months ago

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This is a great film. I used to be that dishwasher so many years ago. It's a nightmare living in the state of mind he dealt with. Very realistic portrayl brought some emotions up for sure...

11 months ago

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I really liked this film. In part because I could relate to the environment at the heart of the film, working in a small restaurant--I used to waitress too--and in part because of the way it gave you insight into how it might feel being an immigrant in a large city like New York. I thought the acting in this film was excellent!

about 1 year ago

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this movie is actually something I think someone needs to see if they are stuck in a rut and need a different perspective of how people deal with life. I wish the priest would've talked to him more. I felt this plot line was left hanging a bit and could've been developed (IMHO).
Still I saw the ending as something positive, in how he took an object which was given to him and creatively turned it into something useful to help him.

about 1 year ago

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A thoroughly engaging and rewarding film. I really appreciate the director's skillful avoidance of Hollywood tropes. The bully never dominates the action but serves as a realistic catalyst for Jorge's growth. There is also no artificial romantic conclusion with Aimee; this too is both realistic and dramatically effective. Rebb Par's comment however sums it up as well as I have ever had the pleasure of reading. This movie stirred all kinds of emotions in me and I am better for the experience.

about 1 year ago

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This movie was so good. I just wished it wouldn't have locked up so much on me while I was watching it. Anyway, love the movie. It really shows the struggles of everyday life for an immigrant coming to America and just about everyone in between. I know what it feels like to feel like you're choking, almost literally. The truth is sometimes for me because of my daily struggles in my life it almost feels like it's hard for me to breathe. Trust me, I mean this from a psychological perspective. I really have to gasp for air mentally to deal with these struggles, but it's getting harder and harder to breathe. But, I keep hanging in there.

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