Pericles in America
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Pericles in America 1988 Released

Directed by John Cohen

· 1h 8min

 

Pericles in America 1988 Released

Directed by John Cohen

· 1h 8min

 

This musical portrait of immigrant clarinetist Pericles Halkias and the Epirot-Greek community explores the aspirations and ambivalences of Greek-Americans. Moving between Queens, New York and northern Greece, it presents the traditional music of Epirus, showing how the music unites the Epirot community around the world. The film defines America not as a melting pot, but rather as a place to make a better living. The Epirots who earn their living... see more

This musical portrait of immigrant clarinetist Pericles Halkias and the Epirot-Greek community explores the aspirations and ambivalences of Greek-Americans. Moving between Queens, New York and northern Greece, it presents the traditional music of Epirus, showing how the music unites the Epirot community around the world. The film defines America not as a melting pot, but rather as a place to make a better living. The Epirots who earn their living... see more
RELEASED
01 Jun, 1988
COUNTRY
US
LANGUAGE
EN
SPOKEN
English, Greek
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