If there’s anyone who personifies the resilience, the vision and ultimately the contribution of the Jewish people, it’s Itzhak Perlman. The violin is the chosen instrument of Perlman, the vehicle he has used to overcome his own challenges and express himself to the world. In Perlman and his music, we hear the story of obstacles and survival, we trace the path of the Jewish people from the chaos of Europe to the promise of Israel, we see the comfort of home and family and witness how humor and talent combine with discipline and drive.
Director | Alison Chernick, Alison Chernick |
Editing | Helen Yum |
Cast | Itzhak Perlman |
Production
Alison Chernick
Alison Chernick is a Grammy-nominated writer, director, and filmmaker based in New York. She’s renowned for nonfiction feature works involving the art world, music, fashion, and gastronomy.
Biographies have been provided by third parties.
Biographies have been provided by third parties.
Jackson Pollock: Blue Poles (2019) ; Itzhak (2017) ; Zeng Fangzhi in Paris (2015) ; The Artist is Absent: A Short Film on Martin Margiela (2015) ; Diagram of an Artist: Roy Lichtenstein (2013) ; Lunch with Laura (2013) ; Mario Batali: Chi Spacca (2013) ; Rick Rubin: Music and Spirituality (2013) ; Roy Choi (2012) ; Francis Ford Coppola: Pater Familias (2012) ; The Couple (2011) ; Pedro Almodóvar: Under His Skin (2011) ; Confessions of Steve McQueen (2011) ; Julian Schnabel: Miral (2011) ; James Franco as Bruce Nauman (2010) ; El Bulli: The Golden Ticket (2010) ; Matthew Barney: No Restraint (2006) ; The Jeff Koons Show (2004).