Websolute Fun: From politics to comedy, this week offers many flavours
August 18: Diary of a Future President on Disney+ Hotstar
Continuing the origin story of Cuban American and future leader Elena Cañero-Reed as she enters the seventh grade and recounted through excerpts from 13-year-old Elena’s diary, this coming-of-age series follows Elena through the ups and downs of middle school which sets her on the path to becoming the President of the US.
August 20: Nine Perfect Strangers on Amazon Prime
Filmed on location in Australia, the drama is set at a boutique health-and-wellness resort that promises healing and transformation, nine stressed city dwellers try to get on a path to a better way of living.
August 20: Sweet Girl on Netflix
Starring Jason Momoa and Isabela Merced, Sweet Girl revolves around a devoted family man Ray Cooper who vows justice against the pharmaceutical company responsible for pulling a potentially lifesaving drug from the market just before his wife dies from cancer.
August 20: 200–Halla Ho on Zee5
Inspired by true events, this web film narrates the story of a dreaded gangster who is lynched by a group of women for the atrocities he and his men inflict on them for 15 long years. The movie gives us a sneak-peek at the injustice suffered by Dalit women.
August 20: Comedy Premium League on Netflix
Gear up for a competition where no joke is off limits, no friendship is sacred and all that matters is the title of the best comedy team. The series will explore multiple formats of comedy including improv, skit, stand-up, punchlines, presentation comedy and roast. The show is hosted by Prajakta Koli.
