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      • American Dreamer is a film with notable ambitions and a compelling setup that, unfortunately, does not quite hit the mark. It serves as a decent debut for director Paul Dektor, though. It contains performances that fans of the cast will likely appreciate. Those seeking a balanced black comedy may be disappointed.
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  2. Mar 8, 2024 · Based on a true story from Chicago Public Radio’s This American Life, Paul Dektor‘s “American Dreamer” tells the story of Phil Loder (Peter Dinklage), a twice-divorced, underpaid professor of economics, who dreams of home ownership that seems to be tragically out of reach for his budget.

  3. American Dreamer, based on a true story from Chicago Public Radio's This American Life, is the story of Phil Loder (Peter Dinklage), a twice-divorced, frustrated, underpaid professor of...

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    • Peter Dinklage
    • Paul Dektor
    • Comedy, Drama
  4. Mar 5, 2024 · Based on a true story, American Dreamer is a comedy-drama film by director Paul Dektor that was released in 2024. When down-on-his-luck economics professor Phil Loder is finally allowed to own a home, he takes the offer from an ailing widow who offers her home.

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  5. Nov 15, 2022 · American Dreamer, recently showcased as the opening night film of the Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival, is the sort of acerbic black comedy that feels like a throwback to the more...

  6. American Dreamer: Directed by Paul Dektor. With Peter Dinklage, Shirley MacLaine, Kimberly Quinn, Danny Pudi. Phil's a dreamer. Most dreams don't come true. Phil hates that. But that's not going to stop Phil from dreaming.

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    • Comedy
    • Paul Dektor
    • 2024-03-08
  7. Mar 14, 2024 · Summary. Dinklage, MacLaine, and Glover shine in great performances. Film has good funny moments with impressive physical comedy. Overused tropes detract from the entertaining whole journey....

  8. Mar 8, 2024 · Directed by Paul Dektor from a disarmingly offbeat screenplay by Theodore Melfi, American Dreamer is fresh, original, unpredictable and unexpectedly funny. The laughs are organic, so it’s not a...

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