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The Yiddish Cinema

5.019911h MovieDocumentary

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.

DirectorRich Pontius

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Cast · Directed by Rich Pontius

DMDavid Mamet
David Mamet
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The Yiddish Cinema — streaming FAQ

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The Yiddish Cinema hasn't started streaming in India yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around February 19, 1991. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.