Jerry & Me
Originally released in 2012. Jerry & Me is a documentary film. directed by Mehrnaz Saeed-Vafa. At just 38 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Iranian-American filmmaker Mehrnaz Saeedvafa traces her journey from growing up as young girl in Tehran to adjusting to life in America, while she reflects on how the films of Jerry Lewis spoke to her as an outsider in both countries. Peppered with clips from Lewis’ films, as well as other Hollywood classics, that have been dubbed into Farsi, this short documentary is “an invaluable cross-cultural lesson,” said esteemed film critic Jonathan Rosenbaum, who called Jerry and Me one of the best films of 2012.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 24, 2012
13 years ago
Runtime
0h 38m
38 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jerry & Me about?
Iranian-American filmmaker Mehrnaz Saeedvafa traces her journey from growing up as young girl in Tehran to adjusting to life in America, while she reflects on how the films of Jerry Lewis spoke to ...
Who directed Jerry & Me?
Jerry & Me was directed by Mehrnaz Saeed-Vafa.
How long is Jerry & Me?
Jerry & Me has a runtime of 0 hours and 38 minutes (38 minutes total).
When was Jerry & Me released?
Jerry & Me was released on June 24, 2012 in theaters.