Choking Man


1h 22m 2006

Brief Synopsis

Jorge is a morbidly shy Ecuadorian dishwasher toiling away in a shabby Jamaica, Queens diner run by Rick. Tormented on the job by his coworker Jerry and controlled at home by his older, domineering male "roommate," Jorge gropes mutely for a bond with Amy, a newly hired Korean waitress. She tries to

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Drama
Release Date
2006
Production Company
Ghost Robot
Distribution Company
Film Movement; Film Movement; Passion River; Thunderbird Releasing

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 22m

Synopsis

Jorge is a morbidly shy Ecuadorian dishwasher toiling away in a shabby Jamaica, Queens diner run by Rick. Tormented on the job by his coworker Jerry and controlled at home by his older, domineering male "roommate," Jorge gropes mutely for a bond with Amy, a newly hired Korean waitress. She tries to reciprocate, but the gulf that separates them may be too large.

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Drama
Release Date
2006
Production Company
Ghost Robot
Distribution Company
Film Movement; Film Movement; Passion River; Thunderbird Releasing

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 22m

Quotes

Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States 2006

Released in United States Fall November 9, 2007

Released in United States on Video December 2, 2008

Released in United States September 2006

Shown at Deauville Festival of American Cinema (Panorama) September 1-10, 2006.

Shown at Tribeca Film Festival (International Narrative Feature Competition) April 25-May 7, 2006.

Released in United States 2006 (Shown at Tribeca Film Festival (International Narrative Feature Competition) April 25-May 7, 2006.)

Released in United States September 2006 (Shown at Deauville Festival of American Cinema (Panorama) September 1-10, 2006.)

Released in United States Fall November 9, 2007 (NY)

Released in United States on Video December 2, 2008