'' American Stories , Food , Family and Philosophy '' ( ) is a 1989 Belgian drama film directed by Chantal Akerman . It was entered into the 39th Berlin International Film Festival . The film deals with Jewish identity in the center of the U.S.A . The film is set in New York City , near Williamsburg Bridge . It follows several people telling their life story
39th Berlin International Film Festival
39th Berlin International Film Festival
American Stories, Food, Family and Philosophy