The son of a Jewish Cantor must defy the traditions of his religious father in order to pursue his dream of becoming a jazz singer..
Is The Jazz Singer worth your time in the 21st century? Short answer: Yes, but strictly as a historical artifact rather than a casual Friday night movie. This film is for those who want to witness the exact moment cinema changed forever; it is not for anyone looking for modern pacing or a comfortable, unproblematic vie...
Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Alan Crosland
Bruno Ziener
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"Is The Jazz Singer worth your time in the 21st century? Short answer: Yes, but strictly as a historical artifact rather than a casual Friday night movie. This film is for those who want to witness the exact moment cinema changed forever; it is not for anyone looking for modern pacing or a comfortable, unproblematic viewing experience. This film works because it captures a raw, unrefined energy in Al Jolson’s performance that silent film stars simply couldn’t replicate with gestures alone. This ..."
Alfred A. Cohn, Samson Raphaelson, Jack Jarmuth
United States
Romance, Music, Musical
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