Jay Jonroy is the writer, director, and producer of a new film, , which draws upon the theme of Shakespeare?s play in which young people defy the opposition of their families and marry. But it takes place in present-day Brooklyn and is a comedy rather than a tragedy.Based on a true story, the film is the tale of a stereotypical Jewish New Yorker named David and a Kurdish Muslim refugee, Layla, who, despite ethnic and religious differences and the objections of their families, pursue love and understanding.
Through the medium of romantic comedy, the film brings up issues such as the serious problems faced by Kurds and other minority groups in the Middle East, as well as the tensions between Jews and Muslims.