A celebration erupts in Harlem as Barack Obama's 2008 election prompts an African-American to declare, "We're free," amid contrasting American lives.
Synopsis
A celebration erupts in Harlem as Barack Obama's 2008 election prompts an African-American to declare, "We're free," amid contrasting American lives.
Synopsis
Barack Obama’s election in 2008 sparks celebration in Harlem, where one man joyfully declares, "We're free." The film contrasts this moment with the lives of a disillusioned Iraq veteran, gay adoptive fathers, and black judges. In Las Vegas, white party-goers and a casino pimp represent different American experiences. "American Passages" questions the constitutional right to pursue happiness amid ongoing issues of race, wealth, and social status in contemporary America. Directed by Ruth Beckermann, it runs for 120 minutes.
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Why Watch
- See the celebration in Harlem after Obama's election.
- Meet a disillusioned Iraq veteran sharing his story.
- Find out how race and wealth intersect in America.
Did You Know
- Barack Obama's election in 2008 sparked a celebration in Harlem.
- The film features a disillusioned Iraq veteran as one of its main subjects.
- It includes the experiences of gay adoptive fathers and black judges.
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Who directed the documentary American Passages?
Ruth Beckermann directed the documentary American Passages.
What year was American Passages released?
American Passages was released in 2011.
What themes are examined in American Passages?
American Passages examines themes of race, wealth, and social status in contemporary America.
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