The term, which has long become a cultural phenomenon, in which a set of specific goals and needs of a person is implied, which means striving for something, is an American dream. A film with this name was released in the 90s. But in 2002, a series with a similar name appeared.
This is not to say that he gained widespread popularity, but he is known in certain circles. This serial film is very specific. It combines the signs of comedy, drama and a musical film. So, "American Dreams" first appeared on television in 2002, but in Russia the series appeared much later. It should be noted that there are a total of 61 episodes, they are divided into three seasons. All series of the sitcom were shot in 3 years (in 2005 the shooting was completed). True, the last third season has not been translated at all, so the Russian viewer who wants to see American Dreams is simply forced to practice translating from English into Russian. This does not stop fans of the film.
The audience is transferred to the distant 1960s. The main action is centered around the Prior family. The main characters now and then have questions and problems of varying complexity and importance. On a private level, they are fighting racism, feminism. In addition, they face such an important problem of all times and peoples as teenage maximalism. The 60s is a time of a change in consciousness, cultural and political changes. At this time, rock and gender is born - a phenomenon that has affected entire generations and concerns not only music. Rock-n-gender is a philosophy, a way of life.
"American Dreams" - a series created for family viewing. There is no "action", rapid development of the plot, but there is an interesting and eventful plot, spiced up with good acting and music.
The directors and directors of the film managed to gather many good actors. The main roles were played by Gail Ogreydy, Tom Verika, Sarah Frame, Brittany Snow and others. It must be said that many of the actors in the series are people associated with music. For example, singer and actress Jeanne Leveschi. In this film, she played the role of the young Linda Ronstat. The American actress and singer Hayley Duff also starred in the film . As an actress, she performed in 26 films, and as a singer she performed many songs, which are soundtracks to various films. In addition, stars such as Alan Dale, famous for the movie Lost, Virginia Madson, who played in the films The Phantom of the House on the Hill, Mussolini, etc., took part in the film.
Director David Semel managed to recreate exactly the flavor of the American nation of the 1960s. The atmosphere of hippies, mischievous youth, the time of the appearance of jeans and rock and roll was excellent. David Semel is known as the author of American Horror Story, Intelligence, Unusual Family. There were no such films in his career, so his series can be described as a breakthrough and success in his career. "American Dreams" is also interesting in terms of musical accompaniment. The abundance of songs, music makes the film look like old black-and-white paintings about love, intended for evening family viewing.