Fiddler: A Miracle of Miracles

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Fiddler: A Miracle of Miracles

PG-13

Released Aug 23, 2019

1h 32m

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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)

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!

Rated: 4/5

Dec 13, 2019

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Leslie Felperin

Guardian

The clip of the Temptations singing a cover of If I Were a Rich Man is worth the price of admission alone.

Rated: 3/5

Dec 12, 2019

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Josh Kupecki

Austin Chronicle

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.

Rated: 3.5/5

Sep 12, 2019

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Loren King

Newport This Week (RI)

An irresistible mix of film history and nostalgia.

Aug 25, 2022

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Amelie Lasker

FF2 Media

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.

Feb 25, 2021

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Diane Pershing

Malibu Times

For musical comedy (or drama) buffs... and everyone else, too.

Feb 12, 2021

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Ralph

Very well done movie. Great background information.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/17/19

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Doris P

Fabulous documentary on this iconic play and movie.... Loved every minute....

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/17/19

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Jay B

Just an excellent film.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/17/19

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DMc

Great documentary on one of the best broadway plays/film. 50 years strong!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/16/19

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Michael B

A great and very moving documentary not just about the musical but about humanity

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/16/19

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Estelle W

This movie gave me a totally new way of understanding the story Switching back and forth between the various casts was great

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/11/19

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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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