Hamtramck, USA

2020

1h 33m

Documentary

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6 Reviews

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Fewer than 50 Ratings

Hamtramck, Mich., is a city built by immigrants with a large Polish immigrant population. In the late 1990s, Bangladeshi and Yemeni Muslim immigrants revitalized the city. Now, the city's various political factions all vie for the mayoral office.

Brian Tallerico

RogerEbert.com

[The filmmakers] realize that just being truthful and present can offer cinematic insight.

Mar 20, 2020

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Chris Barsanti

PopMatters

The film's earnest presentation of pan-ethnic harmony is likely at least somewhat airbrushed, but its subjects earnest determination to harmonize the town's ethnic and religious mix is undeniably stirring.

Dec 29, 2020

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Audrey Fox

JumpCut Online

Hamtramck, USA gives us one of the more down-to-earth yet somehow inspiring political documentaries of the past few years.

Rated: 3.5/5

Jul 7, 2020

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Alex Saveliev

Film Threat

You may not start packing your bags to move to the Midwest upon watching Hamtramck, USA, but it will surely make you reconsider your preconceived notions and potential prejudices.

Rated: 7/10

Apr 1, 2020

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Li Lai

Mediaversity Reviews

Hamtramck, USA neither whitewashes the Muslim experience nor demonizes it.

Rated: B+

Mar 30, 2020

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Clint Worthington

The Spool

In these cynical times, it's enough to make you believe there are still places in America where democracy exists.

Mar 26, 2020

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Justin Feltman

Director

Justin Feltman

Producer

Razi Jafri

Producer

Douglas Blush

Executive Producer

Luther Clement Lam

Film Editing

Colleen Burke

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Synopsis

Hamtramck, Mich., is a city built by immigrants with a large Polish immigrant population. In the late 1990s, Bangladeshi and Yemeni Muslim immigrants revitalized the city. Now, the city's various political factions all vie for the mayoral office.

Director: Justin Feltman
Producer: Justin Feltman, Razi Jafri
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: Bangla
Runtime: 1h 33m

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