American Stories: Food, Family and Philosophy
1989
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Synopsis
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.
American Stories: Food, Family and Philosophy (1989) is a 1h 36min drama feature film by Chantal Akerman. An exploration of Jewish American identity in a multilayered portrait of the immigrant experience. Selected for Bolton International Film Festival (2024).
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New York City
Original language
French
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