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1.A Life Apart - Hasidism in America starring: Leonard Nimoy, Sarah Jessica Parker directed by: Menachem Daum;Oren Rudavsky July 17, 2001
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This film is informative but rather superficial. If you know well the hassidic world or search for a deep understanding of his ways and thinking, this will be not enough for you. It gives information and (bless God!!) is sympathetic, but if the mind and professional expertise of the fim makers is there, the soul is not. And the soul, the neshameh, is an important thing in hassidism after all...

2.The Life and Times of Allen Ginsberg (Deluxe Two-Disc Set) starring: Allen Ginsberg, Joan Baez, Timothy Leary, William S. Burroughs, Abbie Hoffman directed by: Jerry Aronson July 17, 2007
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The extraordinary life and times of Allen Ginsberg are profiled in this straightforward tribute documentary. I can't recall gaining any new insights or knowledge of Ginsberg, but I had already done my homework on the Beats and all that when, like so many others, I was a fascinated teenager. What I did experience was again being made aware of how much Ginsgerg's life connected with and that it was better through his having been a part of it. Not only was he a Beat poet but a great muse to many, many artists. I dare say I find that aspect of his life the most interesting. America is better because Ginsberg lived. He was a peacemaker, an activist, and a really nice and lovable guy. This film serves as a solid introduction to the famous countercultural icon's story as it is told with ample footage and ... Read More

3.The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg starring: Rabbi Reeve Brenner, Hank Greenberg, Walter Matthau, Alan M. Dershowitz, Carl Levin directed by: Aviva Kempner October 16, 2001
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I grew up as a Yankee Fan and still am a die heart Yankee fan now and all my life. Being Italian the great Joe D was my hero. And the more I read about Hank Greenberg, and after watching this movie, I have to say, that Hank Greenberg belongs right up there with the Joe D, Babe Ruth, and the Iron Man #4. I could watch this movie over and over. Thank You Hank.

4.One Day in September starring: Michael Douglas, Ankie Spitzer, Jamal Al Gashey, Gerald Seymour, Alex Springer directed by: Kevin Macdonald April 24, 2001
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Another reviewer called this film "tense" and "visceral." I agree only with one of those adjectives -- visceral. The movie just doesn't move fast enough to keep the typical viewer's attention. Overall, good movie to see to remind yourself of the world that was, and still is, but it won't keep you on the edge of your seat.

5.They Came for Good - A History of the Jews in the United States - Taking Root, 1820-1880 starring: Amram Nowak April 01, 2001
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I ordered this for one of our troops that I support and he was delighted I could find it.

6.Saturday At Reuben's starring: Magicians Sharing Secrets & Stories. directed by: Leslie Danoff July 03, 2003
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This is a gem of a documentary. The intimate portrait of this New York City world is unlike any documentary I've seen. The warmth with which it embraces all of its characters - from the young beginners to the seasoned older veterans - makes you feel as if you're actually in the back room of this Madison Avenue delicatessen, watching these magicians perform the feats in front of your very eyes. While there are fantastic scenes of the magicians performing, the story focuses more on what role magic has played and continues to play in the characters' lives - stories ranging from the Great Depression and World War II to legal proceedings and Bar Mitzvah parties. This isn't about the secrets and inner workings of the tricks themselves - the film, like the magicians, plays it close to the vest - but rather about the ... Read More

7.They Came for Good - A History of the Jews in the United States - Present at the Creation, 1654-1820 starring: Amram Nowak April 01, 2001
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The second in a series of the History of the Jews coming to US. I bought this for one of the troops I support. He had requested it and I was glad to find it.

8.The 50 Years War - Israel & The Arabs starring: Will Lyman directed by: David Ash, Dai Richards November 21, 2000
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The documentary is a really good introduction through different sources but gets a bit dry towards the end. It actually led me to look for other ways to learn more about the conflict. I stumbled across a video game called Global Conflicts: Palestine that is really worth a try.

9.Heritage - Civilization and the Jews starring: Abba Eban directed by: Julian Krainin, Peter Rosen, Alan Rosenthal, Eugene Marner, Marc Siegel (IV) October 30, 2001
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It is so great that I want to install the Interactive Multimedia DVD in my new PC but seems it doesn't work with Windows Vista. Did anybody solved this problem?

10.Chagall directed by: Kim Evans January 16, 2001
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A flying cow, an artist with seven fingers, two lovers engaged in an intimate kiss but one of them has an elongated neck that resembles a snake and then we see the face of a fiddler, a green face. What in the world are these images doing on a canvas? Is the artist insane or just playing with our minds? If you have come across those images, welcome to the world of Marc Chagall who captivated art lovers for over half a century. Who is this man? We are given a guided tour of his works and life by an artist who is trying to figure out the same question. He does this by taking us to the places where Chagall worked, introduces us to Chagall's techniques as a painter and explores the impact of his personal life on his art. Born in a Jewish Ghetto in Russia and later moving to Paris, Chagall rose to become the greatest artist ... Read More

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