Itzhak

A film by Alison Chernick

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

ITZHAK presents the extraordinary story of the life and music of Itzhak Perlman, widely considered the greatest living violinist. This revealing documentary explores the ways in which Perlman’s passion for music allowed him to find a platform for personal expression despite challenging circumstances, creating a nuanced portrait of a man whose remarkable will to survive is never far removed from his tremendous generosity and humor.

Director Alison Chernick gained privileged access to Perlman and his family, friends, colleagues and students. 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.

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Director

Alison Chernick

Producer

Alison Chernick

Runtime

82 minutes

Rights Represented

International Rights

Captions Available

English

Language

English, Hebrew

Press

“An affectionate documentary portrait of the world”—renowned violinist Itzhak Perlman…Good music and good company make ITZHAK a pleasure”

- Variety
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Festival & Awards

Official Selection – Doc NYC
Official Selection – HAMPTON Film Festival
Best Documentary – MIAMI JEWISH Film Festival
Best of Fest – PALM SPRINGS International Film Festival

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Itzhak

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

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