Get email alerts for Itzhak Perlman
518 ratings
SUPER SAVINGS: $26.70 Limited Time Only
List Price: $29.95
You Save: $3.25 (11% Off)
Available: Usually ships in 3-5 business days
Only 4 copies left
Format:  DVD
item number:  6RG48
Brand New

DVD Details

  • Rated: Not Rated
  • Run Time: 1 hours, 22 minutes
  • Video: Color
  • Encoding: Region 1 (USA & Canada)
  • Released: November 6, 2018
  • Originally Released: 2017
  • Label: Greenwich

Performers, Cast and Crew:

Starring
Directed by
Produced by

Entertainment Reviews:

Fresh90%

TOMATOMETER
Total Count: 39

Upright82%

AUDIENCE SCORE
User Ratings: 128
Itzhak Perlman’s musical gifts with violin and bow are legion, so any documentary on him is sure to be fortified with performance pleasure. What’s especially appealing about Alison Chernick’s ITZHAK however, is how much time we spend with his personality, which radiates joy about art...
Los Angeles Times
Mar 15, 2018
Rating: 3.5/4 -- Even for viewers who aren't particularly religious, the soul of Perlman's music will make the documentary a spiritually uplifting experience. Full Review
Deseret News (Salt Lake City)
May 4, 2018
Alison Chernick's documentary about famed violinist Itzhak Perlman does a thorough job of showcasing the venerable musician's engaging personality and deep passion for music.
Hollywood Reporter
Oct 10, 2017
An inspiring and upbeat film. Full Review
Times of Israel
Jun 5, 2018
Rating: 2/5 -- Perlman seems that rare sort: a virtuoso at peace with God, neighbor, and himself, a man who suffered much in youth, and then triumphed over that suffering to make a happy, ordinary life. Full Review
San Diego Reader
Apr 20, 2018
Director Alison Chernick profiles the violin virtuoso, through his performance, of course, but she also reveals a personality as expressive as his musicianship.
Washington Post
Mar 30, 2018
3.5 stars out of 4 -- [A] joyous film about a joyous man. Directed by Alison Chernick, it's a compact and immensely likable look at virtuoso violinist Itzhak Perlman.
RogerEbert.com
Mar 10, 2018

Product Description:

This documentary from director Alison Chernick paints a portrait of acclaimed violinist Itzhak Perlman. Born in Israel to Polish-immigrant parents, Perlman survived polio before going on to pursue his musical dreams. The film features candid moments with Perlman's family, friends, and fellow musicians such as Billy Joel, Martha Argerich, Evgeny Kissin, and Mischa Maisky.

Keywords:

Similar Products

Product Info

  • Sales Rank: 65,554
  • UPC: 738329235277
  • Shipping Weight: 0.16/lbs (approx)
  • International Shipping: 1 item

To place an order or for customer service, call toll-free 1-800-336-4627 or outside the United States, call 1-610-649-7565
Open Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm, (Eastern Time)