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Two American Families

2013Movie1 h 24 min

Documentary
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.2

A slow-burning, moving documentary movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for friends night · teens · binge-friendly

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

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Story

A TV documentary following two American families from 1991 to 2013, chronicling their struggles while trying to maintain their place in the American middle class

Feels like

  • Socio-Economic Documentary
  • American Middle Class
  • Longitudinal Study
  • Economic Hardship
  • Family Struggles
  • Social Commentary
  • Contemporary Realism
  • Insightful & Observational
  • Political Repercussions

Cast

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Directed by
Kathleen Hughes, Tom Casciato
Written by
Bill Moyers, Kathleen Hughes
Produced by
Kathleen Hughes

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Facts

July 9, 2013 · 1 h 24 min · Documentary

Released
July 9, 2013
Runtime
1 h 24 min
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Available in
6 countries

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Where can I stream Two American Families?

KanopyPBS Documentaries

In the United States, Two American Families streams on PBS Documentaries, and it is free with ads on Kanopy. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is Two American Families worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 8.2).

Is Two American Families plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.