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Mood:
- SincereTouchingUplifting
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Plot:
- IntrospectionParents and ChildrenAmericanaFamily LifeWorking ClassMind and SoulSocietyFamily Relations more...
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Genres:
- DramaRealism
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Time/Period:
- Contemporary
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Place:
- Los AngelesUSASuburbs
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Praise:
- Award Winner
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Attitudes:
- SeriousRealistic
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American Family, 2002 - 2004
English
USA
Profile of American Family
American Family can be described as sincere, touching, and uplifting. The plot revolves around the working class, Americana, and introspection. The main genre is drama. In terms of style, American Family features realism. In approach, it is serious and realistic. It is set, at least in part, in the suburbs. American Family is located in Los Angeles. It takes place in contemporary times. The TV show has received attention for being an award winner.
Summary of American Family
Director Gregory Nava (EL NORTE) created this landmark series, the first Latino drama to air on American television. The program follows the Gonzales family as the adult siblings try to move their parents from East Los Angeles to a more suburban Los Angeles locale. This premise allows issues such as the generation gap and racial identity to develop through diverse storytelling ranging from raw human drama to magical realism. The talented cast includes Edward James Olmos, Sonia Braga, Esai Morales, and Raquel Welch, who had never previously been cast a Latino, despite her heritage.
Details
| Language: | English |
| Country: | USA |
| Release date: | 23 January 2002 |
| Runtime: | 60 min |
| Seasons: | 2 |
Cast and Crew
as Jess Gonzalez 17 episodes, 2002
as Aunt Dora 8 episodes, 2002
