40 Nickels(2021)
An immigrant boy of the Depression era soars above his family's tragedies.
40 Nickels Synopsis
Based her grandfather’s boyhood in St. Louis, Yasmin Gorenberg tells a story of the pain passed from refugee parents to their children and the hope that can overcome it. “40 Nickels” captures the image of a generation of immigrants to the United States in the 1920’s and 1930’s and through that spotlights the effects of the 1919 pogroms in Eastern Europe. This is a film about parents and children: how trauma never leaves a family, and how hope and resilience is also passed down. It asks the question: Can a new generation look at the world with wonder rather than fear?
40 Nickels (2021) is a drama and history film directed by Yasmin Gorenberg, released on March 19, 2021 with a runtime of 28m. It stars Grayson Taylor, Carole Foreman, Te'ena Klein and Leo Grinberg.
- Director:
- Yasmin Gorenberg
- Writers:
- Yasmin Gorenberg, Myra Noveck
- Producers:
- Demetrius Beckham, Pinar Binay, Brooke Gehris
- Cinematographer:
- Danyal Niazi
- Production:
- Tisch School of the Arts (NYU)
- Budget:
- $40,000
- Status:
- Released
40 Nickels Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Grayson Taylor
Grayson Taylor
as Norm
- Carole Foreman
Carole Foreman
as Bubbe
Te'ena Klein
as Ethel
- Leo Grinberg
Leo Grinberg
as Itzik
Catherine Ashmore Bradley
as Sarah
- Kathleen Bernhard
Kathleen Bernhard
as Street Person
- Andy Boxold
Andy Boxold
as School Boy
Aubin Bradley
as Sarah's Sister
- Lucas Cardona
Lucas Cardona
as Ice Cream Man
- Keira Coakley
Keira Coakley
as School Girl
- Charles Goldfischer
Charles Goldfischer
as Street Person
- Blake Goldstein
Blake Goldstein
as Irv
Key crew
Directed by Yasmin Gorenberg, written by Yasmin Gorenberg and Myra Noveck, produced by Demetrius Beckham, Pinar Binay and Brooke Gehris.
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40 Nickels – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch 40 Nickels online?
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Who stars in 40 Nickels?
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The main cast of 40 Nickels (2021) includes Grayson Taylor, Carole Foreman, Te'ena Klein, Leo Grinberg and Catherine Ashmore Bradley. The film was directed by Yasmin Gorenberg. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was 40 Nickels released?
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40 Nickels was released on March 19, 2021 and runs for 28m.