From Aviva Kempner (THE LIFE AND TIMES OF HANK GREENBERG) comes this humorous and eye-opening story of television pioneer Gertrude Berg (As the film poster says, “The most famous woman in America you’ve never heard of”). She was the creator, principal writer, and star of The Goldbergs, a popular radio show for 17 years, about Jewish family life, which became television’s very first character-driven domestic sitcom in 1949, featuring her alter ego, the warm-hearted Molly Goldberg. San Francisco Chronicle: “Whenever watching a documentary by Aviva Kempner, surprises are always in store. In her latest film, Kempner once again educates and entertains with unexpected tidbits and just plain good old-fashioned filmmaking.” Post-film events: Aviva Kempner will discuss the film at both shows. Sponsored by Washington Electric Co-op. Community Partner: Beth Jacob Synagogue. 92 minutes. Film website
Category: 2010 Films & Events
