Table of ContentsSummaryAnalysisConclusionMy Big Greek Wedding follows a couple as they attempt to create their own lives outside of their distinct cultures. Although this film is a comedy, the underlying theme fits perfectly with what is taught in the classroom. This film describes various topics covered so far in this course. From stereotypes to ethnocentrism, there is something to learn from watching this film. Although watching this movie once may be enough for most people, in order to analyze it properly, it is imperative to watch it two or three times. Say no to plagiarism. Get a tailor-made essay on “Why Violent Video Games Should Not Be Banned”? Get the original essaySummary The film opens with Toula, a 30-year-old woman who waits tables at her family's restaurant, picked up by her father, Gus, from a rainstorm. She has a flashback to her younger self at school where she felt like she didn't fit in because of her culture. Gus constantly told Toula that she was getting old and that she should get married. One day, while waiting tables, she met a guy named Ian. At first it came to nothing. Soon after, Toula decides that she is very unhappy waiting tables at the restaurant and begs her father to let her go to run her aunt's travel agency. After seeing Toula at the travel agency, Ian makes a move and stops to see her. This leads the two to become a couple. Shortly after they started dating, Gus found out and wasn't immediately impressed. Ian wasn't Greek, in fact he had longer hair for a man. Gus tried everything to separate them. He would invite Greek men to dinner for Toula to meet, but she wasn't interested in meeting other guys, her heart was set on Ian. Some time passes and Ian asks Toula to marry him. The family must now accept Ian for who he is. After hearing about the engagement, Gus asked Ian to convert to their religion. When it came time for the families to meet, Ian brought his parents to Toula's parents' house. It was a Greek gathering, lots of people, noisy, and a lamb cooking in the yard. Ian's parents are worried about him. When the wedding finally took place, everyone had a great time. It was a usual Greek party, loud and full of laughter. The film ends with Gus revealing his wedding gift to the couple, a house right next to his. AnalysisMy Big Fat Greek Wedding follows a couple who must overcome all the obstacles of intercultural communication in today's culture. This film is an excellent representation of the topics covered in this course. It explores topics such as: ethnocentrism, collectivism versus individualism, stereotypes, culture shock, prejudice and uncertainty. One of the most prevalent cultural topics presented in the film is ethnocentrism. Ethnocentrism can be described as the tendency to put one's culture on a stool and create negative assumptions and behaviors towards another culture. Gus, the father, turns out to be the most ethnocentric of the group. He placed his culture, Greek culture, above all other cultures. He says it’s the movie: “There are two kinds of people in this world; The Greeks and all those who would like to be Greek.” He claims that everything in today's world has its origin in one way or another in Greek culture. Although the film presents the Greeks as the most ethnocentric, the Americans, Ian and his parents, also exhibit this quality. They think that American culture is all there is, so much so that they don't recognize the differences between the two cultures. In.