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A Jumpin' Night in the Garden of Eden

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The musical genre known as klezmer, a heavily improvised celebratory form developed by Eastern European Jews, has a mysterious history. This documentary traces the evolutions of two pioneering klezmer bands, the Klezmer Conservatory Band and Kapelye, uncovering some of the genre's shrouded roots. Featuring a wealth of performance and compositional footage, the film also documents the transition from the old guard of klezmer to the new age that took off in America in the early 20th century.

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Walter Goodman New York Times ... you appreciate that these young musicians are trying to recapture much more than just the tunes of a bygone time; they are after nothing less elusive than the spirit of a destroyed world. Jan 10, 2018 Full Review Read all reviews
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Michal Goldman

Director

Michal Goldman

Producer

Boyd Estus

Cinematographer

Dyanna Taylor

Cinematographer

Michal Goldman

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Synopsis The musical genre known as klezmer, a heavily improvised celebratory form developed by Eastern European Jews, has a mysterious history. This documentary traces the evolutions of two pioneering klezmer bands, the Klezmer Conservatory Band and Kapelye, uncovering some of the genre's shrouded roots. Featuring a wealth of performance and compositional footage, the film also documents the transition from the old guard of klezmer to the new age that took off in America in the early 20th century.
Director
Michal Goldman
Producer
Michal Goldman
Distributor
First Run
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 2, 1988, Original
Runtime
1h 16m