Astor Place, The American Dream

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Availability ended 5/7/2024 EDT
Astor Place's Immigrant Hair Artists Confront Uncertainty as Iconic NYC Shop Faces Closure.
Evolved through time, legendary multiethnic hair salon Astor Place has become a beacon of New York City cool. Its forty artists reveal answers to questions about the foundations of human existence. Their stories show the commitment of immigrants who came to America in pursuit of their dreams and still believe that there is light beyond the horizon.

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Directed by Giuseppe Malpasso

Written by Giuseppe Malpasso

Production Company Art Motion Pictures

Produced by Giuseppe Malpasso

Cast Roseann Poalino
Alberto Amore
Bella Strigach
Benjamin Motta
Giuseppe Serocca
Wayne Newton Mohammed Oukili
Wayne Newton
Mohammed Oukili
Michael Saviello
Paul Vezza
John Vezza
Jonathan Trichter
Jeffrey Gural
Nyc Mayor Bill Di Blasio

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