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American Stories: Food, Family and Philosophy

5.819891h 36mMovieDrama

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.

DirectorChantal Akerman
ProducerMarilyn Watelet

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Not available in United Kingdom
Streaming in 7 other countries

American Stories: Food, Family and Philosophy isn't on any streaming service in United Kingdom right now, but it's available in Belgium, Brazil, Canada, France and 3 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Chantal Akerman

MA
Mark Amitin
EBEszter Balint
Eszter Balint
SB
Stephan Balint
JMJudith Malina
Judith Malina
KBKirk Baltz
Kirk Baltz
SD
Sharon Diskin
GB
George Bartenieff
BB
Billy Bastiani
IB
Isha Manna Beck
RN
Roy Nathanson

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