Hunky Blues (2009)

The American Dream

Hunky Blues (2009) poster

The internationally acclaimed director and recipient of the Erasmus Award in 2007, Péter Forgács created a documentary exploring the fate of hundred thousands of Hungarian men and women who arrived to the United States between 1890 and 1921. To tell their sagas Forgács weaved this grand epic from the early American cinema, found footage, photographs and interviews. The film reveals the difficult moments of arrival, integration and assimilation, which eventually fed the happiness of the later generations and their fulfillment of the American dream.

Director: Péter Forgács
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date:
Editing: Péter Sass
Country: Hungary
Language: English, Magyar
Original Language: hu

Themes

Immigrant and Refugee Lives

Keywords

immigrant, immigration, american dream

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hunky Blues about?
The internationally acclaimed director and recipient of the Erasmus Award in 2007, Péter Forgács created a documentary exploring the fate of hundred thousands of Hungarian men and women who arrived to the United States between 1890 and 1921. To tell their sagas Forgács weaved this grand epic from the early American cinema, found footage, photographs and interviews. The film reveals the difficult moments of arrival, integration and assimilation, which eventually fed the happiness of the later generations and their fulfillment of the American dream.
Who directed Hunky Blues?
Hunky Blues was directed by Péter Forgács.
How long is Hunky Blues?
Hunky Blues has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
What genre is Hunky Blues?
Hunky Blues is a Documentary film.
Where was Hunky Blues produced?
Hunky Blues was produced in Hungary.
What are the themes of Hunky Blues?
The themes of Hunky Blues include: Immigrant and Refugee Lives.