American Stories: Food, Family and Philosophy
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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About American Stories: Food, Family and Philosophy
American Stories: Food, Family and Philosophy is a 1989 English-language drama film directed by Chantal Akerman. The cast is led by Mark Amitin, Eszter Balint, Stephan Balint. It has a runtime of 1h 36m. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.
American Stories: Food, Family and Philosophy was produced by Mallia Films, Paradise Films, and RTBF and made in Belgium and France. It was released on October 4, 1989.
- Director
- Chantal Akerman
- Release date
- October 4, 1989
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Belgium, France
- Production
- Mallia Films, Paradise Films, RTBF
American Stories: Food, Family and Philosophy cast & crew
American Stories: Food, Family and Philosophy was directed by Chantal Akerman.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Luc Benhamou and it was produced by Marilyn Watelet.
Is American Stories: Food, Family and Philosophy worth watching?
At 1h 36m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama, American Stories: Food, Family and Philosophy is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of American Stories: Food, Family and Philosophy
Mark Amitin
Eszter Balint
Stephan Balint
Judith Malina
Kirk Baltz
Sharon Diskin
George Bartenieff
Billy Bastiani
Isha Manna Beck
Roy Nathanson
American Stories: Food, Family and Philosophy — FAQs
▸Where can I watch American Stories: Food, Family and Philosophy in United States?
American Stories: Food, Family and Philosophy is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸Is American Stories: Food, Family and Philosophy on Criterion Channel?
Yes — American Stories: Food, Family and Philosophy is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is American Stories: Food, Family and Philosophy in?
American Stories: Food, Family and Philosophy is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, French, Yiddish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is American Stories: Food, Family and Philosophy?
American Stories: Food, Family and Philosophy runs 1 hours 36 minutes (96 minutes).
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