Tales of the American 2017
“You don't just live at the American Hotel, you become part of the American Hotel”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 106 minutes
- Director
- Stephen Seemayer
- Network
- Seemayer Studios LLC
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
What is Tales of the American?
Topic: Film "Tales of the American" (2017). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2017
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 106 minutes
- Release date
- Nov 30, 2017
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Seemayer Studios LLC
- Genres
- Documentary
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 4.0/10 from 2 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~106 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Seemayer Studios LLC
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Topic: Film "Tales of the American" (2017).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
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Title: Tales of the American
Year: 2017
Release Date: 11/30/2017 (US)
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 1h 46m
Studio/Presenter: Seemayer Studios
Subject: American Hotel in downtown Los Angeles and the surrounding Arts District.
Historical details:
Built for black Americans in 1905.
Adopted by Japanese before World War II.
Taken over by artists in the 1980s.
Since 1979, the hotel has been the heart of a community of artists who moved into deserted factory buildings between Alameda and the Los Angeles River.
The hotel has served as a refuge for society's outsiders.
Theme/Question: What happens when the world around it dramatically changes?
Draft 1 (Mental Outline):
Tales
Should you watch it?
“A gripping exploration of documentary that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is Tales of the American worth watching?
Tales of the American holds a community rating of 4.0/10 based on 2 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Documentary for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Tales of the American and when was it released?
Tales of the American is a feature film with a runtime of 106 minutes. It was released in 2017. Release status: Released.
Who directed Tales of the American?
Tales of the American was directed by Stephen Seemayer.
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