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Fiddler: A Miracle of Miracles

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When "Fiddler on the Roof" opened on Broadway in 1964, it explored themes of tradition, religion, and anti-Semitism against a modern backdrop of radical social change that addressed gender roles, sexuality, and race. Rare archival footage and interviews with musical luminaries explore the legacy of this long-running, award-winning musical.
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Fiddler: A Miracle of Miracles takes a delightfully engaging look at the history of a beloved musical and its deep cultural impact.

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Kevin Maher The Times (UK) 12/13/2019
4/5
While never preachy, the director Max Lewkowicz nonetheless makes the case that Fiddler remains a vital and urgent piece of art about refugees, intolerance and the perennial clash of modernity with, yep, sing it with me, tradition! Go to Full Review
Leslie Felperin Guardian 12/12/2019
3/5
The clip of the Temptations singing a cover of If I Were a Rich Man is worth the price of admission alone. Go to Full Review
Josh Kupecki Austin Chronicle 09/12/2019
3.5/5
This film will be a treasure trove of insight into not just the making of a musical, but of women and men who had the courage of their convictions in the face of odds set against them. Go to Full Review
Loren King Newport This Week (RI) 08/25/2022
An irresistible mix of film history and nostalgia. Go to Full Review
Amelie Lasker FF2 Media 02/25/2021
Funny and clever, and it makes me want to go and watch the musical again, which I'd say is the best thing such a documentary can do. Go to Full Review
Diane Pershing Malibu Times 02/12/2021
For musical comedy (or drama) buffs... and everyone else, too. Go to Full Review
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Ralph 09/17/2019 Very well done movie. Great background information. See more Doris P 09/17/2019 Fabulous documentary on this iconic play and movie.... Loved every minute.... See more Jay B 09/17/2019 Just an excellent film. See more DMc 09/16/2019 Great documentary on one of the best broadway plays/film. 50 years strong! See more Michael B 09/16/2019 A great and very moving documentary not just about the musical but about humanity See more Estelle W 09/11/2019 This movie gave me a totally new way of understanding the story Switching back and forth between the various casts was great See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis When "Fiddler on the Roof" opened on Broadway in 1964, it explored themes of tradition, religion, and anti-Semitism against a modern backdrop of radical social change that addressed gender roles, sexuality, and race. Rare archival footage and interviews with musical luminaries explore the legacy of this long-running, award-winning musical.
Director
Max Lewkowicz
Producer
Max Lewkowicz, Valerie Thomas
Screenwriter
Max Lewkowicz, Valerie Thomas
Distributor
Samuel Goldwyn Films, Roadside Attractions
Production Co
Roadside Attractions, Dog Green Productions
Rating
PG-13 (Some Thematic Elements|Disturbing Images)
Genre
Documentary, Music
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 23, 2019, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 1, 2019
Box Office (Gross USA)
$547.5K
Runtime
1h 32m
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