Hunky Blues
"The American Dream"
Originally released in 2009. Hunky Blues is a documentary film. directed by Péter Forgács.
Synopsis
The internationally acclaimed director and recipient of the Erasmus Award in 2007, Péter Forgács created a documentary exploring the fate of hundred thousands of Hungarian men and women who arrived to the United States between 1890 and 1921. To tell their sagas Forgács weaved this grand epic from the early American cinema, found footage, photographs and interviews. The film reveals the difficult moments of arrival, integration and assimilation, which eventually fed the happiness of the later generations and their fulfillment of the American dream.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 4, 2009
16 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (4 votes)
Language
HU
Original language
Country
Hungary
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- HU
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hunky Blues about?
The internationally acclaimed director and recipient of the Erasmus Award in 2007, Péter Forgács created a documentary exploring the fate of hundred thousands of Hungarian men and women who arriv...
Who directed Hunky Blues?
Hunky Blues was directed by Péter Forgács.
How long is Hunky Blues?
Hunky Blues has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was Hunky Blues released?
Hunky Blues was released on May 4, 2009 in theaters.