DRAMA . 1989 . 1h 36m . 5.4/10

American Stories, Food, Family and Philosophy_

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.

Starring Mark Amitin, Eszter Balint, Stephan Balint
5.4/10
Rating
1h 36m
Runtime
1989
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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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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American Stories, Food, Family and Philosophy was released 37 years ago in 1989.
Overview
An exploration of Jewish American identity in a multilayered portrait of the immigrant experience. A series of first-person addresses delivered by a cross-se...
American Stories, Food, Family and Philosophy is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 36m.

CAST (6)

MA
Mark Amitin
Eszter Balint
Eszter Balint
SB
Stephan Balint
Judith Malina
Judith Malina
Kirk Baltz
Kirk Baltz
SD
Sharon Diskin

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
96 min (1h 36m)
Country
BE, France
Rating
5.4/10 (8 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is American Stories, Food, Family and Philosophy about?
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.
How long is American Stories, Food, Family and Philosophy?
American Stories, Food, Family and Philosophy has a runtime of 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Who stars in American Stories, Food, Family and Philosophy?
The cast of American Stories, Food, Family and Philosophy includes Mark Amitin, Eszter Balint, Stephan Balint, Judith Malina, Kirk Baltz.
What is the rating of American Stories, Food, Family and Philosophy?
American Stories, Food, Family and Philosophy has a rating of 5.4 out of 10 based on 8 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (1)

Drama
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