My Dear Americans
Synopsis
A short narrative funded by Film Independent, My Dear Americans is about a Sikh woman’s defiant spirit. A recent immigrant to the U.S, Tejpreet is reluctant to embrace her new American identity. In contrast, her husband celebrates everything that mildly reeks of America. On America’s most patriotic holiday, the fourth of July, they have a threatening racist encounter that crushes the Sikh man’s enthusiastic spirit. Witnessing her husband’s devastation, Tejpreet makes a choice against hate and turns the situation around, if only momentarily.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 18, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arpita Kumar
- Screenplay & Story
- Arpita Kumar
- Original Score
- Grant Fonda
- Original Title
- My Dear Americans
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 7m
- Production Studios
- Independent Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arpita Kumar
Arpita Kumar
Grant Fonda
Meena Singh
Susumu Kimura
Minnie Chen
Department Leadership Roster
Grant Fonda
Original Music Composer
Susumu Kimura
Editor
Minnie Chen
Producer
Arpita Kumar
Writer
Arpita Kumar
Director
Meena Singh
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About My Dear Americans
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What is My Dear Americans about?
A short narrative funded by Film Independent, My Dear Americans is about a Sikh woman’s defiant spirit. A recent immigrant to the U.S, Tejpreet is reluctant to embrace her new American identity. In contrast, her husband celebrates everything that mildly reeks of America. On America’s most patriotic holiday, the fourth of July, they have a threatening racist encounter that crushes the Sikh man’s enthusiastic spirit. Witnessing her husband’s devastation, Tejpreet makes a choice against hate and turns the situation around, if only momentarily.
Who directed My Dear Americans?
My Dear Americans was directed by Arpita Kumar.
Who stars in My Dear Americans?
The principal cast of My Dear Americans includes Gugun Deep Singh, Ansuya Nathan.
When was My Dear Americans released and how long is it?
My Dear Americans was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 7m.
Who composed the musical score for My Dear Americans?
The original motion picture soundtrack for My Dear Americans was composed by Grant Fonda.