New York, NY - July 9, 2010 - Lorber Films is proud to release Philippe Séclier's documentary An American Journey in Robert Frank's Footsteps (2009) on DVD.

This impressionistic look at The Americans, Robert Frank's groundbreaking book of photographs, is slated to prebook on July 27, 2010, and will become available to the general public on August 24 with a SRP of $29.95.

As special features, Lorber Films' An American Journey brings an exclusive introduction by the director, as well as additional interviews with writers Alain Bergala and Brice Matthieussent, and photographer Alec Soth - among others.  

Robert Frank's The Americans (1958) transformed the landscape of contemporary photography. In exile from Europe, Frank criss-crosssed the United States with his camera, searching for the uncomfortable truths of his adopted home. The resulting book was the defining work of photographic art in the 20^th century. Fifty years later, French director Philippe Séclier decided to follow in his footsteps, retracing his path step by step.

Séclier explores the spirit of the Beat Generation by examining the impact of Frank's book, not only on the art of photography, but also on American culture. He tracks down the subjects of the photos, while also eliciting thoughts and comments from painter Ed Ruscha, photographer Raymond Depardon, and a series of leading historians and curators.

From Texas to Montana, from Nebraska to Louisiana, from New York to San Francisco, An American Journey is a 15,000 mile odyssey through contemporary America, moving between past and present, photography and cinema - beautifully capturing the wandering spirit of Robert Frank's legendary journey.