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Dust Bowls and Jewish Souls: Another Side of Woody Guthrie

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Many know Woody Guthrie as the quintessential Oklahoman balladeer who wrote "This Land Is Your Land," but few are aware that Jewish culture had a hand in shaping his private life and career. "Dust Bowls and Jewish Souls" explores Guthrie's moving relationship with his mother-in-law, prominent Yiddish poet Aliza Greenblatt, and the impact she had on his songwriting.

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Steven Pressman

Director

Steven Pressman

Writer

Lisa Stark

Writer

Steven Pressman

Producer

David Sperling

Cinematographer

Richard Levien

Film Editing

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Synopsis Many know Woody Guthrie as the quintessential Oklahoman balladeer who wrote "This Land Is Your Land," but few are aware that Jewish culture had a hand in shaping his private life and career. "Dust Bowls and Jewish Souls" explores Guthrie's moving relationship with his mother-in-law, prominent Yiddish poet Aliza Greenblatt, and the impact she had on his songwriting.
Director
Steven Pressman
Producer
Steven Pressman
Screenwriter
Steven Pressman, Lisa Stark
Production Co
PerlePress Productions
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 29m