My American Neighbor (2007)
American citizens living abroad reflect on patriotism, freedom, and the pursuit of happiness, as they look at the American dream from the distance
A documentary essay that reflects on complex modern identity, globalization, and moral values. Russian born filmmaker, Patkanian travels to France, Greece, Egypt, Italy and her native land, Russia, to interview the U.S. citizens who live there. She invites her interviewees and her audience to reflect about patriotism, freedom, the pursuit of happiness, and the importance of distance for our understanding of homeland.
Director: Irina Patkanian
Runtime: 30 min
Release Date: June 6, 2007
Screenplay
Music: Sami Jano
Editing: Irina Patkanian
Country: United States of America, Egypt, France, Greece, Italy, Russia
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is My American Neighbor about?
- A documentary essay that reflects on complex modern identity, globalization, and moral values. Russian born filmmaker, Patkanian travels to France, Greece, Egypt, Italy and her native land, Russia, to interview the U.S. citizens who live there. She invites her interviewees and her audience to reflect about patriotism, freedom, the pursuit of happiness, and the importance of distance for our understanding of homeland.
- Who directed My American Neighbor?
- My American Neighbor was directed by Irina Patkanian.
- How long is My American Neighbor?
- My American Neighbor has a runtime of 30m (30 minutes).
- Where was My American Neighbor produced?
- My American Neighbor was produced in United States of America, Egypt, France, Greece, Italy, Russia.