America, America, written, produced and directed by Elia Kazan
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Contributor
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Subject
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Label
America, America, written, produced and directed by Elia Kazan
Language
eng
Characteristic
videorecording
Main title
America, America
Responsibility statement
written, produced and directed by Elia Kazan
Runtime
168
Summary
Elia Kazan's own words begin the saga of young Stavros, who leaves his war-torn homeland behind to begin a new life. With his family's meager fortune and his father's blessing, Stavros encounters both allies and adversaries on a dramatic trek. He ultimately achieves his dream through sheer determination and will, thereby earning his nickname : America America. Combining autobiographical elements with the experiences of his uncle, this is Kazan's most personal film. Kazan sought a non-romantic 'documentary' style and for the first time used a predominantly non-professional cast
Target audience
general
Technique
live action
resource.variantTitle
Elia Kazan's "America America"
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