Review of America America (1995) by Brian K — 29 Mar 2016

Interesting biography, directed by Elia Kazan ("On the Waterfront" and "A Streetcar Named Desire"), about young man (Stathis Giallelis) in the 1890's emigrating from Greece to the United States.

He has had enough of the corruption and fighting within his small town and wants to get out. The man while trying any means of departing his country, either through family, friends, acquaintances, or even enemies, and for that matter, through methods of stealing, manipulation, and lying.

Generally informative, although I don't know if this corruption could compare to the current day Greece. Pretty long and also in need of restoration (made in 1963 but looks like it was made in the late 1930's, although that really doesn't matter), but still has its fascinating parts.

Note: Kazan's motive for directing such a film was based on his uncle's journey during the time period from Greece to the United States.