American Stories: Food, Family and Philosophy

American Stories: Food, Family and Philosophy
Directed byChantal Akerman
Directed by
Chantal Akerman
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.
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Last Updated: February 17, 2026























