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Irish American Producer David McCourt Interviewed 1,000 People About the American Dream’ in New Doc ‘Amerigo’: ‘Is It Still Possible? And If Not, Is This the Country We Want to Live In?’ (EXCLUSIVE)
- David McCourt discusses his documentary Amerigo: The Search for the American Dream at SXSW, highlighting interviews across the United States.
- The film seeks to answer whether the American Dream is still possible by gathering diverse personal experiences.
- Amerigo will premiere on PBS in June, with a cross-country interview approach featured in trailer material.
- America-Dreams.com, launched alongside the film, invites Americans to submit video messages about the country’s future.
- The web initiative is a partnership with South Florida PBS, Austin PBS, WVIA, and American Public Television.
- David McCourt reflects on his grandfather's immigrant story as a touchstone for the documentary’s themes.
- The trailer for Amerigo features voices about work, opportunity, and community across different socioeconomic backgrounds.
- The film’s approach balances optimism with the reality of economic and social challenges today.
- Variety frames Amerigo as exploring the ongoing national conversation about the American Dream.
- The piece notes McCourt’s panel interaction asking audiences about belief in the American Dream.
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