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American Stories: Food, Family and Philosophy

1989 · 96 min Drama
5.4 / 10 · TMDB

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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Original Title Histoires d'Amérique: Food, Family and Philosophy
Year 1989
Country Belgium, France
Genre Drama
Director Chantal Akerman
Runtime 96 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.4/10 (8 votes)

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American Stories: Food, Family and Philosophy is an acquired taste at 5.4/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

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A classic from 1989. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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