Plot — What is A Bridge of Books about?
In 1939, Yiddish was the spoken language of three-quarters of the world's Jews. But when leading Jewish scholars convened in 1980, they estimated that only 70,000 Yiddish books remained in the world. This engaging, often funny documentary film chronicles the adventures of an enterprising 23-year-old named Aaron Lansky, who rallied together an international network of volunteers and set out to rescue the world's Yiddish books. Twenty years later, the National Yiddish Book Center has collected 1.5 million Yiddish books and helped save a rich diverse, and surprisingly modern literature from oblivion. With rare archival images, and a lyrical portrayal of the National Yiddish Book Center's warehouse and cultural complex, A Bridge Of Books celebrates a pursuit that has become a powerful vehicle for the transmission of history, culture and identity across several generations.
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| Type | Movie |
| Released | 2001 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | English |
| Runtime | 13 min |
A Bridge of Books — FAQ
Is A Bridge of Books worth watching? In 1939, Yiddish was the spoken language of three-quarters of the world's Jews. But when leading Jewish scholars convened in 1980, they estimated that only 70,000 Yiddish books remained in the world. This engaging, often
Who directed A Bridge of Books? Directed by Sam Ball.
Where can I stream A Bridge of Books? Streaming availability for A Bridge of Books is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did A Bridge of Books release? It released in 2001.
