Saying Kaddish

Overview

Portrays the experience of the Roth family when Rachel Roth dies of cancer at age 59. She leaves behind an immediate family consisting of her husband and two daughters. The film focuses on the pain and searching of the Roth family, particularly on the tensions between the demands of Jewish traditions and their own needs during Shiva, the seven day mourning period following the burial. The film is designed to stimulate discussion of the interplay between individuals and communities, and the rituals they practice during a period of suffering and crisis.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

March 3, 1991

Original language

English

Countries

United States of America

Production

Jewish Theological Seminary

Cast

Phyllis Newman,Dan Frazer,Star Jasper,Tovah Feldshuh

Director

Oren Rudavsky

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0200090