

American Stories: Food, Family and Philosophy
Chantal Akerman explores Jewish American identity in this multilayered portrait of the immigrant experience. Shot in Brooklyn near the Williamsburg Bridge, Histoires D'Amérique takes the form of a series of first-person addresses delivered by a cross-section of Jewish New Yorkers, whose by turns tragic and humorous tales speak to a collective history of trauma, displacement, and resilience.
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American Stories: Food, Family and Philosophy
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Oct 4, 1989
Runtime
1h 36m
Genres
Drama
User Score
51%
Original Title
Histoires d'Amérique: Food, Family and Philosophy
Production Companies
Mallia Films, Paradise Films, RTBF, La Sept Cinéma
Director
Chantal Akerman
Description
Chantal Akerman explores Jewish American identity in this multilayered portrait of the immigrant experience. Shot in Brooklyn near the Williamsburg Bridge, Histoires D'Amérique takes the form of a series of first-person addresses delivered by a cross-section of Jewish New Yorkers, whose by turns tragic and humorous tales speak to a collective history of trauma, displacement, and resilience.
Cast
Crew
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