Bubbe Meises, Bubbe Stories
Description
A joyous musical tribute to the wit and wisdom of Grandmothers Bubbe Meises, Bubbe Stories , has been critically acclaimed as " a unique cross between Fiddler on the Roof and The Joy Luck Club." Laugh, sing, and share the joys of different generations in this double EMMY award-winning musical tribute to the wit and wisdom of grandmothers! Through original music and traditional songs a granddaughter paints a vivid portrait of two delightfully different "Bubbes" (grandmothers) and dazzles and delights viewers with their intriguing and unforgettable Meises"
DVD Extras: Photo Gallery, Biographies, Chapter Selection, Interactive Menus, Dolby 2.0, Full Screen
Directed by: Craig McKay
Starring: Ellen Gould
Winner of two EMMY Awards- Ellen Gould for Performance and Writing (1994-95)
Film advisory Board - Award of Excellence
"Sincere and heartfelt"-Video Librarian
"Tremendously original" -- BILLBOARD
"A loving tribute graceful and disarming"- NEW YORK TIMES
" While the narrative has a Jewish flavor, the experiences are universal"- LOS ANGELES TIMES
"A celebration!... emotionally satisfying." -KRON-TV
"Songs and stories of passionate persuasion."- S.F. CHRONICLE
"Gould's performance is a tour de force of body language, song and spoken word"- TODAY'S LIBRARIAN
"Tremendously original contains universal sentiments."- BILLBOARD
"Best Bet!"- NEW YORK MAGAZINE