American Pop

1981 R 1h 36m 7.1

The story of four generations of a Russian Jewish immigrant family of musicians whose careers parallel the history of American popular music in the 20th century.

"American Pop" is the animated story of a very talented and troubled family starting with 19th century Russia and moving through several generations of musicians. The film covers American popular music from the pre-jazz age through rhythm and blues, 1950s rock 'n' roll, drug-laden psychedelia, and punk rock, finally ending with the onset of New Wave in the early 1980s.

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Studio(s): Bakshi Productions, Aspen Productions

Originally Released: United States on Feb 13, 1981

Box Office Gross: $20,000,000.00

Budget: $1,500,000.00

Genres: Animation, Drama, Music, History, Musical