Philoxenia (2021)
Overview
Philoxenia is a short documentary highlighting the synergy between the Greek notion of philoxenia ("friend of the stranger") and Southern hospitality, as expressed through Birmingham, Alabama's Greek-owned restaurants. The film features six local favorite restaurants, two historians and, of course, a lot of mouthwatering dishes.
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Additional Info
Budget | $6,500.00 |
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Revenue | $0.00 |
Original Language | en |
Popularity | 0.335 |
Directed By
Jessica Chriesman
Crew
Jessica Chriesman
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