Americanish

Written and directed by and stars Pakistani and South Asian women and focuses on showing a snippet of what contemporary Pakistani women face as they grow up in America. Godfrey, a Black comedian, co-stars as Gabriel, representing the intersection of Muslim identity and African American racial identity. Film also tackles the racism and colorism that still exist in some South Asian families, demonstrating why such views should be challenged. Some Pakistani characters encounter racism, and various characters make racial remarks. Some are intended to be funny (such as Ameera and Gabriel using the term "kala," a Pakistani derogatory term about Black men, in a funny conversation just between them), and others seem meant to have an educational purpose for viewers (as when Khala uses broad discriminatory language and stereotypes about Black people, such as thinking they're crooks, in order to demonstrate the complex nature of racism in America). A White politician (George Wendt) uses broad discriminatory language about immigrants, and a Pakistani character whom Ameera meets during a speed date uses the derogatory term "Paki" to talk about Pakistani women.

A White man accosts the two sisters and tells them to go back to their country. Sam retaliates by throwing her coffee cup at him; he moves to physically hurt them before a cop Sam is involved with shows up.

Sam is shown in bed with a man who's naked from the torso up. Sexual humor regarding two characters talking about women's pubic hair.

Strong language includes "damn it," "ass," "bulls--t," and "a--hole." A character uses the phrase "lady balls." Some use of racially charged terms, including Pakistani word "kala" and derogatory term "Paki" (said by a Pakistani character).

Characters drink alcohol.