Viva Les Amis (2005)

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Viva Les Amis looks at one local café as an example of a national trend: The loss of the mom and pop shop. The film explores the 27 year history of Les Amis Café – a sidewalk café that served almost three decades of eclectic customers and staff. Through the eyes of Newman Stribling, once manager of Les Amis Café, now cab driver, the film delves into the long history of Les Amis, and reveals the present: Les Amis Café replaced by a Starbucks.

Director: Nancy Higgins
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 49 min
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Editing: Nancy Higgins
Production: Strike Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Viva Les Amis about?
Viva Les Amis looks at one local café as an example of a national trend: The loss of the mom and pop shop. The film explores the 27 year history of Les Amis Café – a sidewalk café that served almost three decades of eclectic customers and staff. Through the eyes of Newman Stribling, once manager of Les Amis Café, now cab driver, the film delves into the long history of Les Amis, and reveals the present: Les Amis Café replaced by a Starbucks.
Who directed Viva Les Amis?
Viva Les Amis was directed by Nancy Higgins.
Who stars in Viva Les Amis?
Viva Les Amis stars Newman Stribling, Richard Linklater, Lee Daniel, Kim Krizan, D. Montgomery, Chris Dunlap.
How long is Viva Les Amis?
Viva Les Amis has a runtime of 49m (49 minutes).
What genre is Viva Les Amis?
Viva Les Amis is a Documentary film.
Where was Viva Les Amis produced?
Viva Les Amis was produced in United States of America.