In contemporary photography, everybody agrees there is a “before” and an “after” The Americans, Philippe Séclier decided to follow in Robert Frank’s footsteps to explore the spirit of the “Beat Generation” and the impact of his book, The Americans, not only on the art of photography, but also on American culture. From Texas to Montana, from Nebraska to Louisiana, from New York to San Francisco, An American Journey is a 15.000 miles odyssey through contemporary America, moving between past and present, photography and cinema, and two Americas, separated by time.

Includes:
A double dvd film (58’) + bonus (40’) in English, German and French
Interview with the director (12’)
4 interviews (Alec Soth, Alain Bergala, Brice Mattieussent, Pierre Fresnault) (28’)
The director’s travel booklet and travel photos