"Hester Street" isn't wide in scope, but it's an authentic close look at the most American tale of all: immigrants in America. It drew me in completely. The black, white and sepia colors, the authentic Yiddish, the costumes, the accents, pulled me into this simple, but intensely human story. Carol Kane is wonderful as the emotionally abandoned Gitl. If we didn't feel her pain, the story would've sunk into tawdry melodrama. The production detail is fantastic, and Doris Roberts shines in the dramatic role of her career. Don't miss her insightful and intelligent discussion of acting (and living) in the extras. "Hester Street" is a must see for anyone interested in the immigrant experience.
Review of Hester Street
