'My Big Fat Greek Wedding' turns 20: How the film broke rom-com mold - Insider

"My Big Fat Greek Wedding," which turns 20 on April 19, presented an alternative to the narrative that you have to leave home to find yourself.

"My Big Fat Greek Wedding" pushed the boundaries of what and where a coming-of-age story or a romantic comedy could be.  Nia Vardalos wrote the indie flick, which started as a one-woman play she'd a… [+4706 chars]

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