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201997 minPG-13documentary

6.5/ 10(12 ratings)• TMDB

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Fiddler: A Miracle of Miracles

201997 minPG-13documentary

6.5/ 10(12 ratings)• TMDB

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Interviews with Jerry Bock, Sheldon Harnick, and Lin-Manuel Miranda reveal the cultural impact of the 1964 musical Fiddler on the Roof.

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Max Lewkowicz

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Interviews with Jerry Bock, Sheldon Harnick, and Lin-Manuel Miranda reveal the cultural impact of the 1964 musical Fiddler on the Roof.

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Max Lewkowicz directs Fiddler: A Miracle of Miracles, a documentary about the creation of the 1964 musical Fiddler on the Roof. The film features interviews with key figures such as Jerry Bock, Sheldon Harnick, and Lin-Manuel Miranda. It includes archival footage of the original Broadway cast and personal accounts from actors and scholars. Themes of gender equality, civil rights, and religion are discussed in the context of 1960s New York. The documentary illustrates the musical's lasting impact on audiences worldwide.

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Meet creators like Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick.
See rare footage of the original Broadway cast.
Find out how Fiddler influenced Jewish identity.

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The film received a 98% positive rating from 47 critics on Rotten Tomatoes.
Harold Prince, a key figure in the musical's creation, died during the film's production.
The documentary has a Metacritic score of 80 out of 100 based on 11 critics.

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Musical theatre fansHistory buffsCultural studies scholars

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Who directed Fiddler: A Miracle of Miracles?

Fiddler: A Miracle of Miracles was directed by Max Lewkowicz.

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Fiddler: A Miracle of Miracles has a Rotten Tomatoes score of 98% based on 47 critics' reviews.

What themes are examined in Fiddler: A Miracle of Miracles?

The documentary examines themes of xenophobia, gender equality, civil rights, and religion in relation to Fiddler on the Roof.

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San Francisco Jewish Film Festival

2019 • Official selection

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