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American Stories: Food, Family and Philosophy

1989 · 96 min · Director: Chantal Akerman

American Stories: Food, Family and Philosophy (1989) is a drama film, directed by Chantal Akerman. It stars Mark Amitin and Eszter Balint. The 96-minute film holds an audience score of 5.6/10.

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M Mark Amitin Eszter Balint Eszter Balint S Stephan Balint Judith Malina Judith Malina Kirk Baltz Kirk Baltz S Sharon Diskin

What American Stories: Food, Family and Philosophy Is 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.

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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.

Where can I watch American Stories: Food, Family and Philosophy?

American Stories: Food, Family and Philosophy is available to watch on digital platforms such as Criterion Channel. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is American Stories: Food, Family and Philosophy?

American Stories: Food, Family and Philosophy runs for 96 minutes (1h 36m).

When did American Stories: Food, Family and Philosophy come out?

American Stories: Food, Family and Philosophy was released in 1989.

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.

What is American Stories: Food, Family and Philosophy's rating?

American Stories: Food, Family and Philosophy holds 6.7/10 on IMDb and 5.6/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 68 out of 100.

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