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199054 minPGdocumentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Dear America

199054 minPGdocumentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Two women from Montreal become friends as one sacrifices family ties to seek fortune in America while the other pursues a career in journalism and music.

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Two women from Montreal become friends as one sacrifices family ties to seek fortune in America while the other pursues a career in journalism and music.

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Marilú Mallet

Marilú Malletdirector

Celeste da Costacast

Catherine Perrincast

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Celeste and Catherine meet in Montreal and form a close friendship despite their different backgrounds. Celeste, originally from Portugal, leaves her family behind to seek success in America. Catherine, a dedicated journalist and harpsichordist, focuses on her career while dreaming of starting a family. Their lives intertwine as they navigate personal sacrifices and professional ambitions in the pursuit of their dreams. The documentary runs for 54 minutes and was released in 1990.

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