Hava Nagila

Hava Nagila (2012)

Not Rated 17 Oct 2013 • Documentary, Comedy, History • 1h 15m
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It's to music what the bagel is to food - a Jewish staple that has transcended its origins and become a worldwide hit. Bob Dylan sang it. Elvis, too. And that's only the beginning when it comes to Hava Nagila. Follow the infectious party song on its fascinating journey from the shtetls of Eastern Europe to the cul-de-sacs of America in this hilarious and surprisingly deep film. Featuring interviews with Harry Belafonte, Connie Francis, Glen Campbell, Leonard Nimoy, Regina Spektor and more, HAVA NAGILA (THE MOVIE) takes viewers from Ukraine and Israel to the Catskills, Greenwich Village and Hollywood, using the song as a springboard to explore Jewish history and identity and to spotlight the cross-cultural connections that can only be achieved through music.

Roberta Grossman
Director
Sophie Sartain
Writer
Harry Belafonte, Regina Spektor, Glen Campbell
Starring

Language: English
Awards:
Country: United States, Ukraine, Israel
Metacritic Score: 59
DVD Release Date:
Box Office Total: $370,218

6.4

IMDb (275 votes)
89%
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