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‘Emigré,’ a musical drama about Shanghai’s Jewish community during WWII, makes its US premiere
"Emigr" is a new musical drama about the Jewish community in Shanghai during World War II, focusing on two Jewish brothers who flee to Shanghai and encounter a Chinese population also affected by war.
The film "Maestro" focuses on Leonard Bernstein's marriage with actor and activist Felicia Montealagre, highlighting the toll his selfishness took on their relationship.
Leonard Bernstein, a renowned musician, embraced his Jewish heritage throughout his career, despite early pressures to change his name.