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American Stories: Food, Family and Philosophy

1989 96 min ★ 5.8 (10) Released
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An exploration of Jewish American identity in a multilayered portrait of the immigrant experience. A series of first-person addresses delivered by a cross-section of Jewish New Yorkers, whose by turns tragic and humourous tales speak to a collective history of trauma, displacement, and resilience.

Original title
Histoires d'Amérique: Food, Family and Philosophy
Language
EN
Country
BE,FR
Budget
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Keywords 1
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Cast 3
Eszter Balint

Eszter Balint

Judith Malina

Judith Malina

Kirk Baltz

Kirk Baltz

Crew 5
Marilyn Watelet

Marilyn Watelet

Decorator

Marilyn Watelet

Marilyn Watelet

Costumer

Ellen Kuras

Ellen Kuras

Assistant Director

Chantal Akerman

Chantal Akerman

Director

Marilyn Watelet

Marilyn Watelet

Producer

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