10 episodes

In 2003, I came to America with my family. Beginner trails me, a 24 year old Pakistani-American immigrant, as I learn to do the things I never did as a kid, and that are integral parts of an American childhood.

Beginner Dustlight Productions

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In 2003, I came to America with my family. Beginner trails me, a 24 year old Pakistani-American immigrant, as I learn to do the things I never did as a kid, and that are integral parts of an American childhood.

    Learning to Float

    Learning to Float

    In this episode, Misha takes swim lessons and learns to float. She finally faces all of her fears and talks to her mom about where they come from.

    • 15 min
    If I Bend That Far, I'll Break

    If I Bend That Far, I'll Break

    Misha finds another immigrant group that's found some sense of belonging in America.

    • 19 min
    You Must Be a Friend!

    You Must Be a Friend!

    Misha goes all the way back in time and reads children's books she never read as an immigrant kid, finding a guide for her own quest.

    • 19 min
    Scotch on the Rocks

    Scotch on the Rocks

    Misha learns to make a bed the American way and tries craft beer with her dad.

    • 11 min
    I Can Sing!

    I Can Sing!

    Misha throws a concert for her family in this bonus episode.

    • 4 min
    Part of that World

    Part of that World

    Misha gets a lesson with a professional jazz singer and sings a Disney song to get over her biggest fear yet as an immigrant.

    • 18 min

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