Films

A biography of one of Canada’s greatest modern poets and the leading Anglo-Jewish literary voice of the mid-twentieth century. Featuring interviews with Irving Layton, David Lewis, Leon Edel, Ruth Wisse, and Colman Klein, and with readings of Klein’s works by Earl Pennington.

Year of Release: 1978;  Digital Remaster: 2023
Running Time: 58 min
Producer/Director: David Kaufman
Production Company: Sun-Street Productions

 

A history of the Lodz Ghetto, partly seen through the life and music of of its famous street singer, Yankele Herszkowicz. Features extensive interviews with survivors of the Ghetto and musical performances by the great Jewish music group Brave Old World.

Year of release: 2010
Running Time: 2 hr 16 min
Producer/Director: David Kaufman
Production Company: Sun-Street Productions

Michael Alpert, Alan Bern, Kurt Bjorling, and Stuart Brotman, who have been called the Beatles of the Klezmer Revival, perform a concert of new Jewish music at Montreal’s Oscar Peterson Hall in the year 2000. This video recording captures the group at the height of its creative powers and was the first concert DVD of any klezmer revival band.

Year of release: 2006
Running Time: 1 hr 45 min
Producer/Director: David Kaufman
Production Company: Sun-Street Productions

The story of the the late 20th century revival of Yiddish or Klezmer music, featuring interviews and performances by some of its biggest stars: Brave Old World, Adrienne Cooper, Josh Waletzky, and the late Bruce Adler. Videotaped at the KlezKanada Festival in 1998. Broadcast on Bravo! and PBS.

Year of release: 2000
Running Time: 1 hr 9 min
Producer/Director: David Kaufman
Production Company: Sun-Street Productions