Becoming Jessica Nigri

Nan
0h 48m
2018
6.5 /10 (2)

Overview

A portrait of cosplayer Jessica Nigri, from a magical childhood growing up with quirky parents in New Zealand, to entering middle school in the U.S. where she was mercilessly teased for her "nerdy" interests.

Country : United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 2018-01-26

Top Billed Cast

Jessica Nigri

Herself

Barbara Dunkelman

Herself

Cory Nigri

Himself

Jacqueline Madsen-Nigri

Herself

Ryan Brandt

Himself

Mica Burton

Herself

Martin Wong

Himself

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