Yale Strom

An examination of the Jewish culture that thrives in 21st-century Poland despite the absence of a large Jewish population. (imdb)

In March of 2000, director Yale Strom flew to Moscow to begin his trek to the fabled Jewish Autonomous Region of Siberia. Upon arrival, he discovered that some of his luggage and camera equipment had been misrouted. The Russian authorities weren't overly concerned. Rather, Strom was informed that he had brought his violin with him "illegally" -- and unless he could provide proper documentation, including photos of his violin, he would not be permitted to return to America with it.

American Socialist traces the history of American populism with the man who inspired progressive ideas - from FDR's New Deal to Bernie Sanders's presidential campaign.

A struggling violin player has his morals tested after he meets a wise musician while playing in the subway who introduces him to the music world in N.Y.C.