Overture To Glory

Oysher is a cantor who longs for the world of opera. He leaves his wife and child to fulfill his passion, but eventually loses his voice and humbly returns to his village on Yom Kippur, the Jewish Day of Atonement. He learns that his son has passed away, and grief-stricken, he goes to the synagogue. There, Oysher regains his voice as he performs Kol Nidre in a passionate and melodious rendering. The film ends dramatically as Oysher collapses and dies upon the altar. It is not the best of films, hampered by slow direction and occasional lapses in the photography. However, it is an important film for several reasons. At the time of the film's release, the culture por...