Review of Hester Street (1975) by John B — 14 Mar 2013
This portrait of Eastern European Jews coming to America at the turn of Century is decent. A man comes to America and quickly adapts to the culture, and even begins to have an affair...so his life becomes decidedly complicated when his wife and child finally arrive.
He neglects her for her old country ways, and changes their son's name to the more American Joey, and he continues with his affair. For it's small budget, it is a decent period piece with a fairly accurate portrayal of the plight of the immigrants that came to America at this time.
It is almost strange to see Carol Kane in such a dramatic role, as I am so used to seeing her in zany comedy characters.
This review of Hester Street (1975) was written by John B on 14 Mar 2013.
Hester Street has generally received positive reviews.
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