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Isaac
Bashevis Singer
Through a series of frank conversations with the Nobel Laureate, we
gain an understanding of his life, his great love and devotion to his mother-tongue,
his philosophies of writing as well as religion, and his hopes for the
future of Yiddish. Brief interviews with friends and critics provide
further insight into the man and his work.
"An enjoyable video about a profound writer...belongs in all literature and Judaica collections."-Video Rating Guide
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ISBN 1-56082-080-2
28 min., #912, Color, DVD, $29.95
Yiddish: The Mame-Loshn (presently out of stock)
Pierre Sauvage's memorable film study of Yiddish language and culture. Through interviews, excerpts from Yiddish films, poetry and music, the pleasures of Yiddish as a language and a culture are unforgettably evoked. Author Leo Rosten, actor Herschel Bernardi, and comedian David Steinberg all recall the wealth that the "mame-loshn" carries. A joyous look at a tenacious language and culture.
"Yiddish lore and derivations, traditions...have been admirably assembled."-Variety
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ISBN 1-56082-076-4
58 min., #434, Color, $29.95
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