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Itzhak

Itzhak

★ 6.4/10•2017•1h 22m•AA•Documentary

From Schubert to Strauss, Bach to Brahms, Mozart to…Billy Joel, Itzhak Perlman’s violin playing transcends mere performance to evoke the celebrations and struggles of real life. Director Alison Chernick’s (The Jeff Koons Show, Matthew Barney: No Restraint) new documentary provides an intimate, cinéma vérité look at the remarkable life and career of this musician, widely considered the world’s greatest violinist. Features new interviews with the world-renowned violinist, his family, friends and colleagues including Billy Joel, Alan Alda, pianist Martha Argerich and cellist Mischa Maisky.

Alison Chernick · Director

Alison Chernick · Writer

Helen Yum · Writer

StatusReleased
Runtime1h 22m
LanguageEN
Release DateOct 5, 2017
Revenue$606,719

Actors

Itzhak Perlman

Itzhak Perlman

Self

Toby Perlman

Self

Alan Alda

Alan Alda

Self

Billy Joel

Billy Joel

Self

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