American Stories: Food, Family and Philosophy
Histoires d'Amérique: Food, Family and Philosophy
Synopsis
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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Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chantal Akerman
- Original Score
- Sonia Wieder-Atherton
- Original Title
- Histoires d'Amérique: Food, Family and Philosophy
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, France
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, Yiddish
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Mallia Films, Paradise Films, RTBF, La Sept Cinéma, Le Centre Pompidou
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chantal Akerman
Sonia Wieder-Atherton
Luc Benhamou
Patrick Mimouni
Marilyn Watelet
Department Leadership Roster
Chantal Akerman
Director
Luc Benhamou
Director of Photography
Patrick Mimouni
Editor
Marilyn Watelet
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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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.
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?
The principal cast of American Stories: Food, Family and Philosophy includes Mark Amitin, Eszter Balint, Stephan Balint, Judith Malina, Kirk Baltz.
When was American Stories: Food, Family and Philosophy released and how long is it?
American Stories: Food, Family and Philosophy was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for American Stories: Food, Family and Philosophy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for American Stories: Food, Family and Philosophy was composed by Sonia Wieder-Atherton.