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Fiddler: A Miracle of Miracles (2019)
Director: Max Lewkowicz
Cast: Sheldon Harnick, Austin Pendleton, Chaim Topol, Lin-Manuel Miranda
Runtime97 min
RatingPG-13
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The origin story behind one of Broadway's most beloved musicals, Fiddler on The Roof, and its creative roots in early 1960s New York, when "tradition" was on the wane as gender roles, sexuality, race relations and religion were evolving.
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This 2019 documentary directed by Max Lewkowicz offers a fascinating deep dive into the origin story of the beloved musical Fiddler on The Roof, exploring the creative roots that made it a cultural touchstone. Featuring insightful interviews with the musical's original stars and creative team, it provides a unique behind-the-scenes look at how this quintessentially Jewish story found universal appeal.
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Fiddler: A Miracle of Miracles is a 2019 American documentary film about the creation and significance of the 1964 musical Fiddler on the Roof. Directed by Max Lewkowicz, it features interviews with Fiddler creators such as Jerry Bock, Sheldon Harnick, Joseph Stein, and Harold Prince, as well as scholars, actors, and other musical theatre figures such as Stephen Sondheim and Lin-Manuel Miranda. The documentary includes rarely-seen footage of the original Broadway cast as well as interviews with creators, actors, theatrical figures, and scholars.
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