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The decline of a distinct American cinematic identity reflects more than just changes in filmmaking strategies; it raises fundamental questions about what it means to be American today. Without stories that probe the fabric of American life, the art of cinema will continue to drift into the realm of mediocrity, disengaging audiences in a society that once embraced introspective storytelling. Only by bridging this disconnect can future filmmakers hope to revive the spirit of American cinema.