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May 16, 2013 · If These Knishes Could Talk: The Story of the NY Accent: Directed by Heather Quinlan. With Penny Marshall, Amy Heckerling, Pat Cooper, Alan Dershowitz.
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- Documentary, Biography, Comedy
- Heather Quinlan
- 2013-05-16
If These Knishes Could Talk: The Story of the NY Accent streaming: where to watch online? You can buy "If These Knishes Could Talk: The Story of the NY Accent" on Vudu, Google Play Movies, YouTube as download or rent it on Vudu, Google Play Movies, YouTube online.
- Heather Quinlan
- 55 min
- 8
May 16, 2013 · If These Knishes Could Talk: The Story of the New York Accent premieres Thursday night at the Art of Brooklyn Film Festival.
From Atlantic Ave. to Zerega Ave., word on the street is the New York accent is disappearing -- a casualty of a city that's evolved into a vast expanse of banks, H&Ms and glass-blown high-rises. But even though you may not hear "toity-toid and toid" in Manhattan, you can still hear strains in Bensonhurst, Whitestone or Tottenville.
This comical documentary explores the history of the New York accent, what it is, how it evolved, and the love/hate relationship New Yorkers have with it. It showcases writer Pete Hamill, director Penny Marshall, attorney Alan Dershowitz and screenwriter James McBride.
If These Knishes Could Talk: The Story of the New York Accent. It's tough to assess the value of a vowel or a diphthong, yet it's these intangible elements, along with a few dropped Rs and intrusive Gs, which make up one helluva great chapter of American history. The New York accent is as much a part of this country.
- 27 min
Movie Info. Official and unofficial "experts" talk about evidence suggesting that the unique accent of New Yorkers is disappearing. Genre: Documentary. Original Language: English. Director ...
- Documentary
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