A Cantor's Tale (2006): Ratings
A Cantor's Tale is a 2006 documentary directed by Erik Anjou. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes. Critics gave it 100% on Rotten Tomatoes and 70 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Director
- Erik Anjou
- Genre
- Documentary
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Ergo Media
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is A Cantor's Tale About?
The premise of A Cantor's Tale without spoilers.
This moving documentary follows Cantor Jacob Mendelson, known as "Jackie," as he works to preserve the tradition of Eastern European Jewish cantorial music. The film explores the music's journey from its origins in Brooklyn’s Boro Park to its prominence in Jerusalem, revealing its rich American roots and tracing its evolution through generations.
A Cantor's Tale Themes & Keywords
· 4 tags- synagogue
- singing
- cantor
- jewish
The Director of A Cantor's Tale
Directed by Erik Anjou.
- Director Erik Anjou
More from Erik Anjou
More films directed by Erik Anjou, best-rated first: Deli Man and The Cool Surface.
A Cantor's Tale Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave A Cantor's Tale 100% on Rotten Tomatoes and 70 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 100% Tomatometer
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Metacritic 70 Metascore
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A Cantor's Tale FAQ: Runtime, Release Date & Director
Runtime, release date, director, ratings and post-credit scenes of A Cantor's Tale, each answered in a sentence.
How long is A Cantor's Tale?
A Cantor's Tale runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was A Cantor's Tale released?
A Cantor's Tale was released on September 1, 2006.
Who directed A Cantor's Tale?
A Cantor's Tale was directed by Erik Anjou.
More films by Erik Anjou How is A Cantor's Tale rated?
A Cantor's Tale has 100% on Rotten Tomatoes and 70 on Metacritic.
Does A Cantor's Tale have a post-credit scene?
No. A Cantor's Tale has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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