Egg Cream
"Three simple ingredients and thousands of years of history"
Originally released in 2018. Egg Cream is a documentary film. directed by Peter Miller. At just 16 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
A short film about the enduring meaning of a beloved chocolate soda drink born on the Jewish Lower East Side. The egg cream contained neither eggs nor cream—it was a product of necessity and hardship, but a source of joy and sweetness. Through a tour of egg cream establishments led by a filmmaker and his young daughter, exhaustively researched archival imagery (and an eponymous song by Lou Reed!), EGG CREAM examines the Jewish experience in America and the mythology of a simpler time.
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Willow Pond Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Egg Cream about?
A short film about the enduring meaning of a beloved chocolate soda drink born on the Jewish Lower East Side. The egg cream contained neither eggs nor cream—it was a product of necessity and hard...
Who directed Egg Cream?
Egg Cream was directed by Peter Miller.
How long is Egg Cream?
Egg Cream has a runtime of 0 hours and 16 minutes (16 minutes total).
When was Egg Cream released?
Egg Cream was released on September 15, 2018 in theaters.