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Sholem Aleichem: Laughing In The Darkness

“Before there was Fiddler, there was Tevye... and the man who created him.”

★ 6.2(5)20121h 33m

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Director: Joseph Dorman
Release date: 2012-02-24
Runtime: 1h 33m
Language: English
Box office: $845,188
Budget: $500,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America

About Sholem Aleichem: Laughing In The Darkness

Sholem Aleichem: Laughing In The Darkness is a 2012 movie in the Documentary and History genres, directed by Joseph Dorman, starring Rachel Dratch, Hillel Halkin and Jason Kravits. It has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.2/10 from 5 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Sholem Aleichem: Laughing In The Darkness in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A riveting portrait of the great writer whose stories became the basis of the Broadway musical Fiddler on the Roof. Sholem Aleichem: Laughing in the Darkness tells the tale of the rebellious genius who created an entirely new literature. Plumbing the depths of a Jewish world locked in crisis and on the cusp of profound change, he captured that world with brilliant humor. Sholem Aleichem was not just a witness to the creation of a new modern Jewish identity, but one of the very men who forged it.

Cast

Rachel Dratch

Shayne Sheyndl

Hillel Halkin

Himself

Jason Kravits

Menachem Mendi

Dan Miron

Himself

Peter Riegert

Tevye

Alan Rosenberg

Narrator

David Roskies

Himself

Ruth Wisse

Herself

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Sholem Aleichem: Laughing In The Darkness in United States?+

In United States, Sholem Aleichem: Laughing In The Darkness is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Sholem Aleichem: Laughing In The Darkness on Netflix?+

Sholem Aleichem: Laughing In The Darkness is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is Sholem Aleichem: Laughing In The Darkness?+

Sholem Aleichem: Laughing In The Darkness has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

Who stars in Sholem Aleichem: Laughing In The Darkness?+

Sholem Aleichem: Laughing In The Darkness stars Rachel Dratch, Hillel Halkin, Jason Kravits, Dan Miron and Peter Riegert.

When did Sholem Aleichem: Laughing In The Darkness come out?+

Sholem Aleichem: Laughing In The Darkness is a 2012 movie directed by Joseph Dorman.

What genre is Sholem Aleichem: Laughing In The Darkness?+

Sholem Aleichem: Laughing In The Darkness is Documentary and History film.

Who directed Sholem Aleichem: Laughing In The Darkness?+

Sholem Aleichem: Laughing In The Darkness was directed by Joseph Dorman.