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IMDb20221h 41mUnited States of America

Why Is We Americans?

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The story focuses on Newark's Baraka family and its involvement in social activism, poetry, music, art and politics.

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Type: Trailer • Published 2022-01-06

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Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

January 14, 2022

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Ayana Stafford-Morris, Udi Aloni
Original Title
Why Is We Americans?
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 41m

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Ayana Stafford-Morris, Udi Aloni

Producers

Udi Aloni, Lauryn Hill, Oren Moverman

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Udi Aloni

Producer

Ayana Stafford-Morris

Director

Lauryn Hill

Lauryn Hill

Producer

Udi Aloni

Director

Oren Moverman

Oren Moverman

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Frequently Asked Questions About Why Is We Americans?

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Why Is We Americans? about?

The story focuses on Newark's Baraka family and its involvement in social activism, poetry, music, art and politics.

Who directed Why Is We Americans??

Why Is We Americans? was directed by Ayana Stafford-Morris, Udi Aloni.

Who stars in Why Is We Americans??

The principal cast of Why Is We Americans? includes Lauryn Hill, Maya Angelou, Nina Simone, Allen Ginsberg, Roxanne Shanté.

When was Why Is We Americans? released and how long is it?

Why Is We Americans? was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.