Mehrnaz Saeedvafa recalls her childhood in Tehran and her feelings of being an outsider in America, influenced by Jerry Lewis' films.
Synopsis
Mehrnaz Saeedvafa recalls her childhood in Tehran and her feelings of being an outsider in America, influenced by Jerry Lewis' films.
Synopsis
Mehrnaz Saeedvafa recalls her childhood in Tehran and her transition to life in America. She reflects on how Jerry Lewis’ films resonated with her experiences as an outsider in both cultures. The documentary includes clips from Lewis’ movies and other Hollywood classics dubbed into Farsi. It runs for 38 minutes and was released in 2012. Esteemed film critic Jonathan Rosenbaum praised it as one of the best films of that year.
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Why Watch
- See how Jerry Lewis's films connect cultures.
- Find out about Iranian-American identity.
- Meet Mehrnaz Saeedvafa, a woman director.
Did You Know
- The film was released in 2012.
- Jerry & Me has a runtime of 38 minutes.
- Jonathan Rosenbaum called it one of the best films of 2012.
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Who directed the documentary Jerry & Me?
The documentary Jerry & Me was directed by Iranian-American filmmaker Mehrnaz Saeedvafa.
What year was Jerry & Me released?
Jerry & Me was released in 2012.
How long is the documentary Jerry & Me?
The duration of Jerry & Me is 38 minutes.
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