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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?
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How long is 40 Nickels?
40 Nickels has a runtime of 28m ( and 28 minutes).
Who directed 40 Nickels?
40 Nickels was directed by Yasmin Gorenberg and released in 2021.
What genre is 40 Nickels?
40 Nickels is a Drama, History film (2021).
Who stars in 40 Nickels?
The cast of 40 Nickels includes Grayson Taylor, Carole Foreman, Te'ena Klein, Leo Grinberg, Catherine Ashmore Bradley.
