American Stories: Food, Family and Philosophy(1989)
Histoires d'Amérique: Food, Family and Philosophy
American Stories: 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.
American Stories: Food, Family and Philosophy (1989) is a drama film directed by Chantal Akerman, released on October 4, 1989 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Mark Amitin, Eszter Balint, Stephan Balint and Judith Malina. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 10 ratings.
- Director:
- Chantal Akerman
- Producers:
- Marilyn Watelet
- Cinematographer:
- Luc Benhamou
- Production:
- Mallia Films, Paradise Films, RTBF, La Sept Cinéma, Le Centre Pompidou
- Status:
- Released
American Stories: Food, Family and Philosophy Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Mark Amitin
Mark Amitin
Eszter Balint
- Stephan Balint
Stephan Balint
Judith Malina
Kirk Baltz
- Sharon Diskin
Sharon Diskin
- George Bartenieff
George Bartenieff
- Billy Bastiani
Billy Bastiani
- Isha Manna Beck
Isha Manna Beck
- Roy Nathanson
Roy Nathanson
Key crew
Directed by Chantal Akerman, produced by Marilyn Watelet.
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American Stories: Food, Family and Philosophy Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 10 ratings.
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American Stories: Food, Family and Philosophy – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch American Stories: Food, Family and Philosophy online?
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American Stories: Food, Family and Philosophy (1989) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in American Stories: Food, Family and Philosophy?
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The main cast of American Stories: Food, Family and Philosophy (1989) includes Mark Amitin, Eszter Balint, Stephan Balint, Judith Malina and Kirk Baltz. The film was directed by Chantal Akerman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was American Stories: Food, Family and Philosophy released?
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American Stories: Food, Family and Philosophy was released on October 4, 1989 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is American Stories: Food, Family and Philosophy worth watching?
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American Stories: Food, Family and Philosophy (1989) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 10 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.