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I think you can watch it on Amazon.
I believe there are a couple of documentaries on the same topic.
I love Broadway musicals and had no idea about the Jewish influence on Broadway.
I love these documentaries because they are so illuminating and fascinating.
To see the Jewish theatrical genius in action. Really astounding.
I got into an intense discussion about this topic with a family member (married in)
who was raised orthodox Jewish. He argues the Jewish roots of oppression are the
the sole reason for their theatrical success.
I said no way it is the only reason.
Yes, it is a factor, it provided the heart and soul of the American theatre.
But look at Jewish religious services. (I attended Jewish services for years every Friday night
and holidays to support my family, even though I was raised Irish Catholic.)
I said a Jewish religious service is a work of art from start to finish.
The very touching music, the amazingly beautiful prayers, the Rabbi's heartfelt and moving sermons.
The davening, the wearing of special hats and garments.
And the high holidays, the shofar horn, the special music and performances.
One father and daughter sang a song each year, a duet, I don't know the name.
It was transporting. Tears came to my eyes.
Jewish children are raised in these dramatic traditions from a very young age.
It is second nature to them. And led them to theatrical genius.
A history of oppression was the heart and soul of their theatrical work, but the synagogue
taught them how to tell the story in a way the public loved.
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