The American Dream
Synopsis
Armed with dreams that extend beyond their block, Luis and Ronald, two best friends from Los Angeles, videotape their last 36 hours before shipping off to Afghanistan. One hundred days before Obama's inauguration, these young men have joined the Marines together to face the obstacles and circumstances that seem to overwhelm their passage into manhood. Luis wants to be a filmmaker and Ronald wants to travel the world and raise a family. Through the lens of Luis's video camera, they capture their friends, family members and places they call home - to remember who they are and where they come from. In their darkest hour, they turn on the video camera for the last time and document the final moments of their journey home. They soon realize that their dreams and promises of a new life mean nothing in a place called War.
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'Make A Movie Like Spike' Trailer // Featuring Jamil Walker Smith
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-08-22
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jamil Walker Smith
- Screenplay & Story
- Jamil Walker Smith
- Original Title
- The American Dream
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jamil Walker Smith
Jamil Walker Smith
Brittany Ballard
Department Leadership Roster
Jamil Walker Smith
Writer
Brittany Ballard
Producer
Jamil Walker Smith
Director
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What is The American Dream about?
Armed with dreams that extend beyond their block, Luis and Ronald, two best friends from Los Angeles, videotape their last 36 hours before shipping off to Afghanistan. One hundred days before Obama's inauguration, these young men have joined the Marines together to face the obstacles and circumstances that seem to overwhelm their passage into manhood. Luis wants to be a filmmaker and Ronald wants to travel the world and raise a family. Through the lens of Luis's video camera, they capture their friends, family members and places they call home - to remember who they are and where they come from. In their darkest hour, they turn on the video camera for the last time and document the final moments of their journey home. They soon realize that their dreams and promises of a new life mean nothing in a place called War.
Who directed The American Dream?
The American Dream was directed by Jamil Walker Smith.
Who stars in The American Dream?
The principal cast of The American Dream includes Malcolm Goodwin, Jamil Walker Smith, Michael Trotter, Bradley Stryker, Eddie Ruiz.
When was The American Dream released and how long is it?
The American Dream was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.