FFGR
GREEKTOWN, NEW ENGLAND

Greece 2011 56 DigiBeta Color
Film description
A journey through the Greek-American communities of New England becomes a quest for the definition of their identity. The film portrays a group of Americans of Greek descend, first, second and third generation immigrants, exploring the cultural connection and the common idiosyncrasy among them. Featuring Magnum photographer Constantine Manos, pop star Michael Angelakos, businessman and arts benefactor George Behrakis, and remembering sculptor Dimitri Hadzi, Greektown, New England reveals the presence and evolution of a community that moved from survival to prosperity and from diaspora to assimilation without losing its heritage along the way.








