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title: "Tales of the American"
year: 2017
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/tales-of-the-american-2017"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 442037
imdb_id: "tt7611880"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 106
community_rating: 4.0
vote_count: 2
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Tales of the American (2017) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/tales-of-the-american-2017

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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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

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV, Amazon MX Player | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Tubi TV | Apple TV Store, YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | Tubi TV | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Stephen Seemayer
- **Networks / Studios**: Seemayer Studios LLC

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Sandra Cruze** as *Self*
- **Steven Lamprinos** as *Self*
- **Jake La Botz** as *Self*
- **Michael Shamus Wiles** as *Self*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Tales of the American online?
Tales of the American is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: 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.

### Q: 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.

### Q: Who directed Tales of the American?
Tales of the American was directed by Stephen Seemayer.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Tales of the American — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/442037)
- [프라임 비디오: Tales of the American](https://www.primevideo.com/detail/0J80Q41YND8J42A6EDUV7M9IY6)

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