DEFYING TRADITION: Yiddish Literature On Film–PART 1: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF (1971)

Three daughters breaking matrimonial tradition dance together in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF (1971). Symbolism and metaphor run deep in the landscape of Yiddish prose, which has given us some of the great stories of our time and some of the most memorable characters of literature and dramatic art. From the... Read full article

Fiddler on the Roof

Let’s return back to Russia, to a rural Jewish village deeply rooted in tradition.  In this lively musical based off the musical play, Tevye (Topal) is a poor milkman with five daughters, three of which are quickly approaching marrying age.  Traditionally, the town matchmaker finds suitable husb... Read full article

Cinema Shame: Fiddler on the Roof (1971)

Fiddler on the Roof (1971) was always one of those classic musicals that I've meant to see but I never got around to. When the 2014 TCM Classic Film Festival schedule was announced, I saw the film was part of their Sunday morning line-up. And the director Norman Jewison, who has directed some of my ... Read full article

Cinema Shame: Fiddler on the Roof (1971)

Fiddler on the Roof (1971) was always one of those classic musicals that I've meant to see but I never got around to. When the 2014 TCM Classic Film Festival schedule was announced, I saw the film was part of their Sunday morning line-up. And the director Norman Jewison, who has directed some of my ... Read full article