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Silent Movie

by · 2003

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Black-and-white images follow one after another.

The story of an immigrant family alone in a big city.

Close-ups of a mother, a son — faces filled with heartache and joy.

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Plenty of action.

Excitement.

Melodrama.

A Silent Movie.

Genre
historical fictionadventure
Themes
immigrationdiversitymovies
Setting
New YorkNew York State
Subject
history
Audience
picture bookschildrens
Length
short · 48 pages

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