The origin story behind one of broadway s most beloved musicals fiddler on the roof and its creative roots in early 1960s new york when tradition was on the wane as gender roles sexuality.
Making of fiddler on the roof film.
Directed by douglas jackson.
There s no classic musical riper for a making of film than fiddler on the roof.
The documentary is directed by max lewkowicz and has been written and produced by max lewkowicz and valerie thomas.
The nine time tony winning musical tells the story of jewish peasants expelled from their home and since its.
A documentary focusing on norman jewison s film career up to 1971 whilst he s on set making fiddler on the roof.
It is an adaptation of the 1964 broadway musical of the same name with music composed by jerry bock lyrics by sheldon harnick and screenplay by joseph stein and based on stories by sholem aleichem.
And as its title hints it s going to be telling the story behind the much loved 1964 movie musical fiddler on the roof.