Little America
Inspired by the true stories featured in Epic Magazine, “Little America” will go beyond the headlines to look at the funny, romantic, heartfelt, inspiring and surprising stories of immigrants in America, when they’re more relevant now than ever.
“Little America” is written and executive produced by Lee Eisenberg, who serves as showrunner, and Kumail Nanjiani and Emily V. Gordon. Alan Yang executive produces through Universal Television. The series is also executive produced by Sian Heder, and Joshuah Bearman, Joshua Davis and Arthur Spector executive produce for Epic Magazine. Heder also serves as co-showrunner alongside Eisenberg.
Release date
January 17, 2020
Studio
Universal Television
Cast & Crew
Directors: Nima Nourizadeh, Deepa Mehta, Aurora Guerrero, Bharat Nalluri, Sian Heder, Chioke Nassor, Tze Chun, Stephen Dunn
Executive Producers: Lee Eisenberg, Kumail Nanjiani, Emily V. Gordon, Alan Yang, Sian Heder, Joshuah Bearman, Joshua Davis, Arthur Spector
EPISODE 8
The Son
A gay Syrian refuge dreams of being granted asylum in America so he can live openly.
Premiere Date: January 17, 2020
EPISODE 7
The Rock
Faraz plans to build his family dream home despite a seemingly insurmountable obstacle.
Premiere Date: January 17, 2020
EPISODE 6
The Grand Prize Expo Winners
Hardworking mom Ai grapples with motherhood and her own identity on an Alaskan cruise.
Premiere Date: January 17, 2020
EPISODE 5
The Baker
Sent to America from Uganda to go to college, Beatrice risks it all to become a baker.
Premiere Date: January 17, 2020
EPISODE 4
The Silence
Her 10-day silent retreat gets complicated when Sylviane falls for a fellow meditator.
Premiere Date: January 17, 2020
EPISODE 3
The Cowboy
A Nigerian student finds a sense of connection through Oklahoma's cowboy culture.
Premiere Date: January 17, 2020
EPISODE 2
The Jaguar
An undocumented high schooler's life is changed by an urban squash coach.
Premiere Date: January 17, 2020
EPISODE 1
The Manager
When his parents are deported, 12-year-old Kabir is left to run the family's motel.
Premiere Date: January 17, 2020
