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Essentially Amy
“How can I help you today?”
0.0 / 10• 2023• 15m•PG-13• English
DramaFamily
Storyline
Amy is a young Chinese-American girl working at her local grocery store during the height of the pandemic. Amy must confront growing racism towards Asian-Americans, while at home, she must mitigate her mother’s expectations and personal bias towards African-Americans. After a brutal assault, Amy and her family must reevaluate their perceptions, and Amy must come to terms with who she really is and what she really wants.
Cast & Crew
Stacy Chu
Amy
LeadPL
Ping Liu
Mom
JT
Jim Todd
Racist Man
SA
Seyi Ayorinde
Norm
Brenda Valencia
Mia
Heather Turman
Jules
HH
Hidekun Hah
Mr. Park
What People Are Saying
0.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Ari Groobman's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Essentially Amy is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
