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American Stories: Food, Family and Philosophy (1989)

Movie ★ 5.6 96 min

Drama

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.

Chantal Akerman Director

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Quick facts

Released
October 4, 1989
Runtime
96 min
IMDb
tt0095310
Country
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Studio
Mallia Films, , ,

Themes

Cast

Mark Amitin Eszter Balint Eszter Balint Stephan Balint Judith Malina Judith Malina Kirk Baltz Kirk Baltz Sharon Diskin George Bartenieff Billy Bastiani Isha Manna Beck Roy Nathanson

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Frequently asked questions

What is American Stories: Food, Family and Philosophy about?
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.
Who directed American Stories: Food, Family and Philosophy?
American Stories: Food, Family and Philosophy was directed by Chantal Akerman.
Who stars in American Stories: Food, Family and Philosophy?
American Stories: Food, Family and Philosophy stars Mark Amitin, Eszter Balint, Stephan Balint, Judith Malina.
When was American Stories: Food, Family and Philosophy released?
American Stories: Food, Family and Philosophy is a 1989 drama film.
Where can I watch American Stories: Food, Family and Philosophy?
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