THE NEW KLEZMORIM: Voices Inside the Revival of Yiddish Music
Produced and directed by David Kaufman (Released 2000, running time 68 minutes)

The New Klezmorim, one of a handful of films produced about the Klezmer revival, was shot in 1998 and captures this musical movement at the time of its most intense period of creativity.

Filmed entirely at KlezKanada, the documentary features stellar performances by some of the greatest talents in Yiddish music at the height of their abilities, particularly Adrienne Cooper (z’l), Brave Old World, and Josh Waletzky with Jeff Warschauer and Deborah Strauss.

The film explores the history of the revival and contrasts the Yiddish music of the late 20th with that of the Second Avenue era as presented in a masterful performance by the late Bruce Adler. The New Klezmorim, which also examines the reasons for Klezmer music’s popularity with young people, played major Jewish film festivals and was broadcast on Bravo! Canada and on P.B.S. stations in the United States.

Director David Kaufman will be present to introduce the film and answer questions afterwards, and will also speak briefly about and present examples of  developments in Klezmer music since the film was made.