CinemaOSMovie · 2017 · 1h 22m

Itzhak

64%(10)IMDbDocumentary

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.

Directed byAlison Chernick

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 22m
Language
EN
Released
October 5, 2017
Revenue
$606,719
Studios
American Masters Pictures

Featuring

Cast & crew

4 credited
Starring
Itzhak Perlman

Itzhak Perlman

Self

Toby Perlman

Self

Alan Alda

Alan Alda

Self

Billy Joel

Billy Joel

Self

Creative team
Directed by
Alison Chernick
Written by
Alison Chernick
Helen Yum
Produced by
Alison Chernick

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