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Silver Jew is a documentary film from 2007 directed by Matthew Robison and Michael Tully, focusing on musician David Berman and his band Silver Jews. The film captures the band's performances in Tel Aviv and their visit to Jerusalem during their first world tour in the summer of 2006. Shot in just three days with no production budget, the film presents an intimate look at the band's experiences in Israel.
The documentary was released on DVD by Drag City on September 23, 2008. It includes bonus features such as an annotated slideshow and music videos for the songs 'I'm Getting Back Into Getting Back Into You' and 'Let's Not And Say We Did.' With a runtime of 51 minutes, the film offers a concise portrayal of the band's tour and the cultural backdrop of their performances.
Why Watch
- •Meet David Berman and his band Silver Jews.
- •See their performances in Tel Aviv.
- •Find out about their first world tour.
Did You Know
•The film was shot in just three days with no production budget.
•Silver Jews performed two shows in Tel Aviv during their 2006 tour.
•The documentary was released on DVD on September 23, 2008.
Perfect For
David Berman fansIndie music loversDocumentary enthusiasts