JOURNAL ARTICLE

THE LONG TAKE.

  • Published In: Sight & Sound, 2023, v. 33, n. 5. P. 22 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Hutchinson, Pamela 3 of 3

Abstract

The article offers information on the film "Hester Street" (1975) and its director, Joan Micklin Silver. The film tells the bittersweet story of two Eastern European Jewish immigrants and their struggles in the Lower East Side of New York. The article also explores the film's strong connection to film history, its use of Yiddish language, and the challenges faced by women directors in the industry, drawing parallels with other pioneering female filmmakers.

Additional Information

  • Source:Sight & Sound. 2023/06, Vol. 33, Issue 5, p22
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Film
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:0037-4806
  • Accession Number:163709478

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