‘America America’: Promised Land to Political Refugees

A film that celebrates those who immigrated to our country in order to enjoy freedom and contribute to a better society.

Stavros Topouzoglou (Stathis Giallelis, C) and Hohannes (Gregory Rozakis, R), in "America America." Warner Bros.

NR | 2 h 54 min | Drama, Biopic | 1963

Producer-screenwriter-director Elia Kazan’s impassioned two-minute voiceover introduction sets the context for his thoughtful film, loosely based on the life of his Greek uncle (Stavros on screen): “My name is Elia Kazan, I am a Greek by blood, a Turk by birth, and an American because my uncle made a journey.”