CinemaOSMovie · 2013 · 0h 55m · NR

If These Knishes Could Talk: The Story of the NY Accent

76%(5)IMDbDocumentary

The story of the New York accent, as told by New Yorkers.

Directed byHeather Quinlan

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Status
Released
Runtime
0h 55m
Language
EN
Released
May 16, 2013
Studios
Canvasback Kid Productions

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1 video
New Knishes Trailer

New Knishes Trailer

Featuring

Cast & crew

6 credited
Starring
Penny Marshall

Penny Marshall

Self

Amy Heckerling

Amy Heckerling

Self

Pat Cooper

Pat Cooper

Self

James McBride

James McBride

Self

Alan Dershowitz

Alan Dershowitz

Self

Pete Hamill

Pete Hamill

Self

Creative team
Directed by
Heather Quinlan
Written by
Heather Quinlan
Richard Svinkin

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