A fresh take on boy-meets-girl comedy set in Detroit. Sami runs his immigrant family's gas station with his cousin Mike, a charismatic hustler with dreams of expanding into an unleaded empire. More than just a pit stop for late-night gas and rolling papers, their station is where a steady stream of unforgettable and often hilarious customers flow through. When a gorgeous "up-do girl" named Najlah comes to deliver cheap long-distance phone cards, Sami quickly falls for her fro... (Full plot summary below)
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A fresh take on boy-meets-girl comedy set in Detroit. Sami runs his immigrant family's gas station with his cousin Mike, a charismatic hustler with dreams of expanding into an unleaded empire. More than just a pit stop for late-night gas and rolling papers, their station is where a steady stream of unforgettable and often hilarious customers flow through. When a gorgeous "up-do girl" named Najlah comes to deliver cheap long-distance phone cards, Sami quickly falls for her from behind the bulletproof glass. Afraid her overprotective brother Fadi will disapprove, Najlah begins an under-the-counter romance with Sami, making his shift anything but routine.
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| Chicago ReaderDrew HuntCast largely with local first-time actors, the film is strikingly authentic and has the ragtag charm of a community art project. |
| OregonianJamie S. RichThe unique cultural setting of "Detroit Unleaded" is refreshing, even if some aspects of the story are old hat. |
| New York PostKyle SmithBig of heart but small of impact, the Arab-American rom-com "Detroit Unleaded" has all the kick of watered-down ethanol. |
| User ReviewAmy SGreat portrait of life in Detroit and the dreams of immigrants and their children. Hope that Nashef makes many more films about Detroit and Arab immigrants, but I'm sure she could put a humanity on the face of any story! |
| User ReviewNathananda AAs a lifelong Detroiter, it is a real pleasure to pick up on the many Detroitisms in this beautiful and important film. But it's a mistake to overemphasize the "Detroit" in the title, as it's set in and around Detroit, and not *about* the city or its many well publicized problems. Rather, Detroit Unleaded boldly dives beneath the surface, using a delicately handled love story to draw the viewer into a world that feels like the "real" Detroit I know and love. Big oil, Arab American culture, employment, gender - these offstage elephants surround the film, but we are drawn in by its working world humor, and refreshingly slow storytelling. Take your time with this one. It is well worth multiple viewings to peel back the onion and realize just how deep Director, Rola Nashef, is taking audiences. From the symbolism of the glass separating gas station attendants from customers, to the purposefully open-ended ending, this film teams with enriching subtext. It is a ground breaking work, by a talented female Arab director, and already well recognized intentionally. See it, share it, and watch out for Nashef's next film! |
| User ReviewLinda Rey TI have had the opportunity to see this movie more than once and have liked it each time. I love all of the characters! Being from the Detroit area it is neat to see some glimpses of the city. |
| User ReviewAisha AThis is a beautifully made, lovely movie about Arab Americans in Detroit, the connections they have with each other and other communities there, and the difficult but very human story about a gas station owner in a protective and sometimes obstructive cage. Awesome first feature film for this wonderful director, creator! |
| User ReviewJosh HGreat movie and very true to Detroit culture and the middle east culture. Wallah I swear habiba |
| User ReviewColleen EI saw this film last night in Detroit. It exceeded my expectations. It is an inside look into a subculture that can only be found in Dearborn/Detroit. The characters were spot-on. The acting was enjoyable - particularly the newcomers. Lots of complex issues touched upon but it was also funny and touching. Many of us could relate to the characters we saw on the screen and the issues they were facing. Can't wait to see more from Rola Nashef. I hope EJ Assi (WSU grad!), Mike Batayeh and Nada Shouhayib get noticed in this film - would like to see more of them as well. Thank you to Rola Nashef for an artistic product that all of us from the Detroit area can be proud of. Great job! |
| User ReviewGassan Jit was a very interesting perspective. to analyze sacrifice and the forbidden through an arab american medium. definitely worth a watch |
