Synopsis

From Schubert to Strauss, from Bach to Billy Joel, Itzhak Perlman’s transcendent violin playing evokes the depth of the human experience. This enchanting documentary details the virtuoso’s own struggles as a polio survivor and Jewish émigré, and reminds us why art is vital to life. His mastery of the instrument takes him from his small neighborhood in Tel Aviv to the world’s most prominent stages - we hear his perspective on music and life.

Director

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  • Allison Shernick
  • Allison Shernick, an award-winning director known for her documentaries on major contemporary artists, has successfully captured the thoughts and working methods of the century’s finest visual artists. She created a television artist documentary series to bridge the gap between contemporary art and film, and launched her first feature film which marked the beginning of the Rainbow Media art series.