A Cantor's Tale (2005)

The tradition of Eastern European Jewish cantorial music is alive and well in modern America in no small part thanks to the efforts of Brooklyn-born Cantor Jacob Mendelson. "Jackie," as he is affectionately called by everyone, explores the American roots of "hazzanut" (Jewish liturgical music) while taking us on a musical voyage that spans the Atlantic, originating in his birthplace of Boro Park, Brooklyn and reaching all the way to Jerusalem.

Directed by: Erik Greenberg Anjou

Cast: Alan Dershowitz, Jackie Mason, Jacob Mendelson

Genres: Documentary

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