Directed by Larry Weinstein
Canada | 2017 | Documentary | 52 min
Film Source: 7th Art
Sponsor: Lyric Theater Company
* Closing Night film *
“A musical documentary about the amazing story of a group of Jewish songwriters who wrote the soundtrack to Christmas” — this is the film’s official synopsis and really, it says it all. Or does it? No good film works on one level alone. The experience of immigrants whose desire to integrate into the culture of their new home is universal. The irony here is that the songs these Jewish lyricists wrote really did become the most canonic American Christmas songs. Needless to say, much of this film is set in a Chinese restaurant … with some entertaining numbers and dances, including the Chinese restaurant staff. Now that’s a melting pot for you (no pun intended). Enjoy, and sing along.