Itzhak

Mar 9 2018 Not Rated 1h 22m
Documentary

From Schubert to Strauss, Bach to Brahms, Mozart to…Billy Joel, Itzhak Perlman’s violin playing transcends mere performance to evoke the celebrations and struggles of real life. Director Alison Chernick’s (The Jeff Koons Show, Matthew Barney: No Restraint) new documentary provides an intimate, cinéma vérité look at the remarkable life and career of this musician, widely considered the world’s greatest violinist. Features new interviews with the world-renowned violinist, his family, friends and colleagues including Billy Joel, Alan Alda, pianist Martha Argerich and cellist Mischa Maisky.

Plot

A look at the life, work and religious heritage of violinist Itzhak Perlman.

Written by

Alison Chernick, Helen Yum

Directed by

Alison Chernick

Cast

Itzhak Perlman, Toby Perlman, Alan Alda

Crew

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Production Countries

Israel, United States of America

Production Companies

American Masters Pictures

Languages

English

Awards

2 wins & 1 nomination

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Scores
# of Votes
367
Average Rating
7.4 out of 10
Metascore
69
Popularity
NA