Imagining America
Synopsis
An anthology consisting of four shorts with the central theme of life in the United States, including a surreal narrative about a man's search for his past in Los Angeles; an impressionistic look at American myths and rituals, featuring a large dance sequence; a stylized portrait of the South Bronx; and a delve into the history of Route 66.
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Sean Heyman
Hipster
Dean Hill
Neal Cassidy
Kara Sachs
Street Walker
Rick Singer
Neal Cassasdy
Ron Thompson
Beatnik Poet
Margaret Howell
Beat Poetess
Howard Deere
Jazz bassist
Maurice Miller
Jazz drummer
Curtis Peagler
Jazz saxophonist
Ray Johnson
Jazz pianist
John Nesci
Narrator
Harvey Keitel
Mary Pat Gleason
Marianne Bergonzi
Craig Stark
Dennis Nanney
Christopher Fleming
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ralph Bakshi, Mustapha Khan, Edward Lachman, Matt Mahurin
- Original Score
- Clyde Criner, Jaco Pastorius
- Original Title
- Imagining America
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- KCET, South Carolina Educational Television Network, The WNET Group
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ralph Bakshi, Mustapha Khan, Edward Lachman, Matt Mahurin
Clyde Criner, Jaco Pastorius
Glenn Lazzaro
Rick Singer
Department Leadership Roster
Ralph Bakshi
Director
Mustapha Khan
Director
Edward Lachman
Director
Glenn Lazzaro
Editor
Matt Mahurin
Director
Rick Singer
Producer
Clyde Criner
Original Music Composer
Jaco Pastorius
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Imagining America
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What is Imagining America about?
An anthology consisting of four shorts with the central theme of life in the United States, including a surreal narrative about a man's search for his past in Los Angeles; an impressionistic look at American myths and rituals, featuring a large dance sequence; a stylized portrait of the South Bronx; and a delve into the history of Route 66.
Who directed Imagining America?
Imagining America was directed by Ralph Bakshi, Mustapha Khan, Edward Lachman, Matt Mahurin.
Who stars in Imagining America?
The principal cast of Imagining America includes Sean Heyman, Dean Hill, Kara Sachs, Rick Singer, Ron Thompson.
When was Imagining America released and how long is it?
Imagining America was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Imagining America?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Imagining America was composed by Clyde Criner, Jaco Pastorius.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Imagining America?
Imagining America holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).