America
America
Jon Stewart
Donald Knuth
Has graffiti even better than the marginal notes in 'Concrete Mathematics.' - Donald Knuth
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America

An American Marriage

Jon Stewart
Jon Stewart
By
Jon Stewart
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In the heart of the New South, Jon Stewart weaves a poignant narrative that captures the essence of the American Dream through the lives of Celestial and Roy, a young, ambitious couple whose burgeoning life together is shattered by an unforeseen calamity. Roy, a rising executive, finds himself wrongfully imprisoned for a crime he didn't commit, sentencing him to a twelve-year nightmare that stretches the bounds of their love and commitment. Celestial, an artist on the cusp of a promising career, finds solace in the arms of Andre, their best man and her childhood friend, as she navigates the turbulent waters of loneliness and despair. "America" is a deft exploration of love, loyalty, and the quest for justice, set against the backdrop of a country grappling with its own convoluted values and the impact of systemic injustice. As Roy's conviction is overturned after five years, the couple is thrust into a complex reunion, struggling to reconcile the time lost and the changes wrought within them and their relationship. Stewart crafts a narrative that is both a deeply personal journey into the lives of three people irrevocably changed by circumstance and a universal tale of hope, resilience, and the indomitable spirit of the human heart. This is more than a love story; it's a reflection on the resilience required to survive the American dream turned nightmare, and the power of love to navigate the darkest of times.

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Released
2018
29 Jan
Length
308
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Has graffiti even better than the marginal notes in 'Concrete Mathematics.' - Donald Knuth
But home isn't where you land; home is where you launch. You can't pick your home any more than you can choose your family. In poker, you get five cards. Three of them you can swap out, but two are yours to keep: family and native land.
— Jon Stewart, America

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