We Are Going to America

The familiar tale of an immigrant familys journey to America is turned into a magical mystery tour as seen through the eyes of 11year old Motl The boys imagination spins wildly as he and his familyloaded down with all their worldly goods and their otherworldly baggagemake their way from the shtetl to America Inspired by the paintings of Marc Chagall director Efim Gribov interprets the workings of Motls imagination via comic and grotesque figures ghosts from the past and a dreamy surreal atmosphere The films tragicomic tone and theme involving the American Dream make for an inspired viewing experience