Hester Street
Oct 19, 1975New York, 1896. C'est l'heure du grand exil des juifs venus de Pologne ou de la Russie tsariste. Par milliers, ils s'entassent dans quelques quartiers surpeuples.
Drama
Bert Salzman
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Sin You Sinners
Jan 01, 1963A stripper/fortune teller uses a magical Haitian amulet to keep young, and in so doing forces others to kill for her.
Drama
Angel and Big Joe
Jan 01, 1975Angel and Big Joe is a 1975 American short drama film directed by Bert Salzman and starring Paul Sorvino and Dadi Pinero. It tells the story of a friendship between a migrant boy and an electrician who has greater ambitions. The film won an Oscar at the 48th Academy Awards in 1976 for Best Short Subject.
Drama
Miguel: Up from Puerto Rico
Jan 01, 1970Miguel, a Puerto Rican boy has moved to New York City with his family. He finds his ability to speak English and Spanish puts him at an advantage in assisting his family in their new surroundings. Miguel later stretches his ingenuity to an extreme when, to put food on his family’s table, he goes fishing in the heavily polluted East River. A moving and amusing film with many suprises.
Sin You Sinners
Jan 01, 1963A stripper/fortune teller uses a magical Haitian amulet to keep young, and in so doing forces others to kill for her.
Drama
Felipa: North of the Border
Apr 15, 1971Felipa, a first-generation American girl, dreams of becoming a teacher. Her first pupil is her uncle, who she tutors in English so he can get a driver's license and a better job.
Drama
Felipa: North of the Border
Apr 15, 1971Felipa, a first-generation American girl, dreams of becoming a teacher. Her first pupil is her uncle, who she tutors in English so he can get a driver's license and a better job.
Drama
Geronimo Jones
Jul 17, 1970A young Indian inherits a tribal artifact from his grandfather and decides whether to keep it or trade it for a new TV.
The Shopping Bag Lady
Feb 11, 1976Set In Manhattan's Central Park, this film is the poignant story of a teenage girl's encounter with a homeless old woman (movingly portrayed by distinguished actress Mildred Dunnock) who carries all her belongings around in shopping bags. This encounter eventually leads to the girl's understanding of the problems of aging and the dignity of all individuals, regardless of their place in society.
The Shopping Bag Lady
Feb 11, 1976Set In Manhattan's Central Park, this film is the poignant story of a teenage girl's encounter with a homeless old woman (movingly portrayed by distinguished actress Mildred Dunnock) who carries all her belongings around in shopping bags. This encounter eventually leads to the girl's understanding of the problems of aging and the dignity of all individuals, regardless of their place in society.
