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

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

2013•55m•7.6/10
Documentary

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7.6/10(5)

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

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Production

Canvasback Kid Productions

Language

EN

Status

Released

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Cast

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

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