American Milkshake

American Milkshake

R 2013 · 90 min · ★ 3.8 · Comedy

In mid-1990s America, we follow the tragic sex life of Jolie Jolson, a wannabe thug (and great-great-grandson of legendary vaudevillian Al Jolson) in suburban Washington as he strives to become something he can never be – black.

Directed by David Andalman · Written by David Andalman

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Leo Fitzpatrick Mr. McCarty
Shareeka Epps Henrietta
Danny Burstein Coach
Tyler Ross Jolie
Georgia Ford Christine
Nuri Hazzard Arius
Anna Friedman Jeanette, the Grunge Girl
Eshan Bay Haroon
Hannah Bronfman Hot Cheerleader
Julia Nolan Westbranch Magnet Geek
Aseun Townsend Westbranch Blazer
Abubakarr Bangura Arius' Little Brother

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