Orchestra of Exiles

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Village Voice
| Nick Pinkerton

Although the movie is overreliant on chintzy-looking and rather corny historical reenactments, these are counterbalanced by anecdote-rich interviews, including descendants of Huberman's first orchestra, human testament to the family tree of Israeli musicianship that he planted. Read full review

63
Slant Magazine
| Joseph Jon Lanthier

Its episodic nature poses a narrative challenge that director Josh Aronson's just barely feature-length documentary can't quite surmount. Read full review

60
New York Daily News
| Joe Neumaier

Toscanini plays a role in the tale, as does Einstein and a young Zubin Mehta. If director Josh Aronson tries to follow a few too many strands of the story, it's only because there's so many tantalizing ones. Read full review

60
Variety
| Ronnie Scheib

Despite lively commentaries by a pantheon of master musicians and magnificently performed classical pieces, "Exiles" only distantly echoes Huberman's visionary adventure. Read full review

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