A short film that explores the significance of a beloved chocolate soda drink, the egg cream, and its connection to Jewish immigrant neighborhoods in the early 20th century. Despite its misleading name, the egg cream was a source of joy and sweetness, born out of necessity and hardship. The film takes viewers on a tour of egg cream establishments, blending archival imagery and a song by Lou Reed to examine the Jewish experience in America and the nostalgia for a bygone era.
Egg Cream
A nostalgic exploration of a beloved chocolate soda drink, tracing its origins in Jewish immigrant communities of the early 20th century and its lasting impact on people's lives.
