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Release Year2020
Runtime1h 34m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes2
DirectorJamie Bailey
WritersTom Goldsmith
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.5 out of 10
Cast7 credited
Also Known AsThis Was America
About This Was America
USA 2029. The borders are closed as part of a racially intolerant agenda. All non citizens are being deported - one family fights to stay together. The journey to escape the persecution in the states begins.
Directed by Jamie Bailey, This Was America leans on a strong ensemble — Caylin Turner, Simon Phillips, Michael Coughlan — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2020.
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