Philoxenia

2021 | 15 minutes | 0.0 ★ (0)

Philoxenia
  • 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.

  • Release Date

    14 March 2021

  • DirectingJessica Chriesman
  • Budget

    $6,500.00

  • Revenue

    $0.00

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