The Extraordinary Story of ‘Hester Street’
Hosted By: Orange County Jewish Community Scholar Program ("CSP")
The Community Scholar Program presents a session with Dr. Julia Wagner marking the 50th anniversary of Joan Micklin Silver’s 1975 film “Hester Street.” The discussion explores how this groundbreaking Yiddish and feminist work reshaped Jewish American cinema and depicted the struggles of assimilation through Carol Kane’s acclaimed portrayal of Gitl. Drawing from her forthcoming book “Hester Street” (BFI Film Classics/Bloomsbury, 2025), Dr. Wagner offers new perspectives on the film’s cultural impact and legacy.
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