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Just Another Immigrant

Just Another Immigrant

Description: Romesh Ranganathan is one of the most popular stand-ups in the UK, and he takes on the task of uprooting his entire family and moving to Los Angeles. Ranganathan's family includes his wife, three kids, his Sri Lankan mother, and his eccentric uncle. Follow the family as it seeks to rebuild life from scratch, with all of the obstacles surrounding an overseas move. Ranganathan also books himself a daring gig in which he needs to sell out a 6,000 seat theater in just three months.
Genre: Documentary
Year Released: 2018
Number of seasons: 1
Number of episodes: 10
First episode air date: June 8, 2018
Network: SHOWTIME
Genre: Television documentary
Cast: Romesh Ranganathan
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