40 Nickels
"An immigrant boy of the Depression era soars above his family's tragedies."
Released 5 years ago in 2021. 40 Nickels is a drama/history film. directed by Yasmin Gorenberg. At just 28 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Grayson Taylor, Carole Foreman, and Te'ena Klein
Synopsis
Based her grandfather’s boyhood in St. Louis, Yasmin Gorenberg tells a story of the pain passed from refugee parents to their children and the hope that can overcome it. “40 Nickels” captures the image of a generation of immigrants to the United States in the 1920’s and 1930’s and through that spotlights the effects of the 1919 pogroms in Eastern Europe. This is a film about parents and children: how trauma never leaves a family, and how hope and resilience is also passed down. It asks the question: Can a new generation look at the world with wonder rather than fear?
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 19, 2021
4 years ago
Runtime
0h 28m
28 minutes total
Budget
$40K
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $40,000
Production Companies
- Tisch School of the Arts (NYU)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 40 Nickels about?
Based her grandfather’s boyhood in St. Louis, Yasmin Gorenberg tells a story of the pain passed from refugee parents to their children and the hope that can overcome it. “40 Nickels” capture...
Who directed 40 Nickels?
40 Nickels was directed by Yasmin Gorenberg.
How long is 40 Nickels?
40 Nickels has a runtime of 0 hours and 28 minutes (28 minutes total).
When was 40 Nickels released?
40 Nickels was released on March 19, 2021 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in 40 Nickels?
The main cast of 40 Nickels includes Grayson Taylor, Carole Foreman, Te'ena Klein, Leo Grinberg, Catherine Ashmore Bradley.