America Becoming

1991 1h 30m EN

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10.0

MASTERPIECE

★10.0TMDB · 1

Documentary

Synopsis

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Looks at the United States as it becomes an increasingly diverse nation. Tracing the history of significant changes in the Immigration and Nationality Act beginning in 1965, this program introduces a dramatic vision of a multi-cultural America where people of color are the new majority. The feelings and stories of ordinary people are featured in everyday context in six cities across the county. Interviews with residents of Chicago, Houston, Philadelphia, Miami and several other places probe the changing relationships between newcomers and established residents.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Meredith Vieira
Narrator

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Charles Burnett
Writers: Virginia Kassel, Dai Sil Kim-Gibson, Charles Burnett
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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90 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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35 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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3 / 8

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Charles Burnett, shot by Charles Burnett. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Stephen James Taylor. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Judy Reidel shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0254954 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Charles Burnett directs. Charles Burnett behind the camera. Stephen James Taylor scores. Judy Reidel cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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190 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
235 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Charles Burnett, shot by Charles Burnett. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Stephen James Taylor. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Judy Reidel shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7IMDB entry: tt0254954 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.