In a polite society, you have strict rules on behavior, social customs and on what are allowable aspirations. One must be dutiful to family and an upstanding citizen. In the movie “Polite ...

In the movie "Polite Society," British Pakistani high schooler Ria Khan knows exactly what she wants to be in life. (SOUNDBITE OF FILM, "POLITE SOCIETY") PRIYA KANSARA: (As Ria) I am going to be a ...

Polite Society (in theaters) If you’re desperate for a movie with real imagination, then I’ve got a treat for you. “Polite Society,” an action comedy from creator Nida Manzoor, is one of this spring’s ...

Stream It Or Skip It: ‘Polite Society’ on Peacock, a Fun, Vibrant Action-Comedy from Talented Director Nida Manzoor By John Serba Published June 20, 2023, 5:00 p.m. ET ...

‘Polite Society’ Movie Review [Sundance 2023]: A Light-Hearted, Quirky Martial Arts Comedy. Nida Manzoor's 'Polite Society' is an eccentric, yet heart-warming feature debut, including a ...

“Polite Society” is “essentially this love story between the sisters through all the madness,” said Arya, who describes Lena as someone who is “very lost” at the start of the film.

Editors note: This review original published January 20 after its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival. It opens Friday. Written and directed by Nida Manzoor, Polite Society stars Priya ...

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Nida Manzoor, director of the new movie Polite Society, which is about a British-Pakistani high schooler who wants to be a stuntwoman. Search Query Show Search.

In the movie "Polite Society," British Pakistani high schooler Ria Khan knows exactly what she wants to be in life. (SOUNDBITE OF FILM, "POLITE SOCIETY") PRIYA KANSARA: (As Ria) I am going to be a ...

In the movie "Polite Society," British Pakistani high schooler Ria Khan knows exactly what she wants to be in life. (SOUNDBITE OF FILM, "POLITE SOCIETY") PRIYA KANSARA: (As Ria) I am going to be a ...