American choreographer Agnes de Mille (1909-93) is best-known for her cowboy ballet Rodeo and her choreography for the original Broadway show and film of Oklahoma. A profile, made when this grand old lady of dance was in her seventies, shows her still energetically rehearsing Rodeo with American Ballet Theatre dancers. She talks in interview about her life and influences and her earlier career is illustrated with archive film.
Immigrant Songs: Yiddish Theater and the American Jewish Experience is a documentary film series tracing the history of Yiddish theater from its origins in Eastern Europe and early developments in America to the present day, with an emphasis on its musical dimensions. It features commentary from historians, ethnomusicologists, performing artists, and critics, and delves into key personalities, composers, songs, and productions to illustrate how this unique artform has shaped the American Jewish experience.