Becoming Jessica Nigri

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.

Cast

Jessica Nigri

as Herself

Barbara Dunkelman

as Herself

Cory Nigri

as Himself

Jacqueline Madsen-Nigri

as Herself

Ryan Brandt

as Himself

Mica Burton

as Herself

Martin Wong

as Himself

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