Hester Street / Julia Wagner.
| Author/creator | Wagner, Julia |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | London ; New York, NY : The British Film Institute, 2025. |
| Description | pages cm. |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from eBooks on EBSCOhost |
| Subjects |
| Series | BFI film classics |
| Contents | One more problem we DO need : getting Hester Street off the ground -- Evoking the past in visual and spoken language -- Place and movement : Immigration and point of view -- Uncovering : the symbolism of costume and ritual -- Money, freedom, knowledge--and desire -- Situating Hester Street. |
| Abstract | "Filmed in black and white and with a largely Yiddish script, Joan Micklin Silver's 1975 debut feature film Hester Street represents the world according to Gitl (Carol Kane), a poor, young, Jewish immigrant to New York at the end of the 19th century who finds that on reuniting with her already-assimilated husband , they now have little in common. Julia Wagner's insightful study examines the film's portrayal of the immigrant experience and its exploration of Jewish identity, assimilation, and cultural adaptation"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2024059451 |
| ISBN | 9781839028069 (paperback) |
| ISBN | (epub) |
| ISBN | (pdf) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |