The Yiddish Cinema
Synopsis
Narrated by prolific writer and director David Mamet, this film is a perfect introduction to Yiddish cinema. The Yiddish Cinema traces the history of the genre through interviews, archival photographs, and film clips of many of The National Center for Jewish Film's Yiddish feature films.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1991
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rich Pontius
- Original Title
- The Yiddish Cinema
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- National Center for Jewish Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rich Pontius
Department Leadership Roster
Rich Pontius
Director
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What is The Yiddish Cinema about?
Narrated by prolific writer and director David Mamet, this film is a perfect introduction to Yiddish cinema. The Yiddish Cinema traces the history of the genre through interviews, archival photographs, and film clips of many of The National Center for Jewish Film's Yiddish feature films.
Who directed The Yiddish Cinema?
The Yiddish Cinema was directed by Rich Pontius.
Who stars in The Yiddish Cinema?
The principal cast of The Yiddish Cinema includes David Mamet.
When was The Yiddish Cinema released and how long is it?
The Yiddish Cinema was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.