…For Fiddler fans, and for those interested in the portrayal of Jewish history on screen, Raim’s documentary demonstrates considerable affection for its subject…

| Original Score: 4/5 | Nov 9, 2022

FIDDLER'S JOURNEY TO THE BIG SCREEN is more than a "making-of" documentary; the people involved with making the film talk not just about making the film, but their own backgrounds and emotions, and how they affected their work.

| Original Score: 7/10 | Sep 14, 2022

A rousing account of the making of the great 1971 Norman Jewison musical.

| Original Score: A- | Jun 3, 2022

We hear from the actors, years later, telling of the excitement of making the original film as well as Jewison providing his detailed recollections of the whole movie-making process.

| Original Score: B+ | May 30, 2022

In the words of “Fiddler’s Journey to the Big Screen,” it isn’t just a documentary about the film’s transition from stage to screen, but a “chronicle of a spirited creative quest.”

| Original Score: 3/4 | May 24, 2022

Most of the documentary satisfies less in a gossipy or conflict-driven way than as a reassuring testament to the fact that some beloved movies apparently were as enjoyable to make as they are to watch.

| May 23, 2022

Raim has not only constructed a lively and informational documentary about a beloved musical but crafted a love letter to its director. This is the type of work that should captivate anyone interested in cinema...fandom or familiarity not required.

| Original Score: B+ | May 22, 2022

This doc looks into Hollywood’s multicultural liberalism before the industry became obsessed with virtue-signaling and limited its enterprise.

| May 14, 2022

If, like Tevye, you don’t remember growing older but can’t forget Fiddler after half a century, this film’s for you.

| Original Score: 5/5 | May 13, 2022

It really lays out so lucidly the history... The clips that they show are revelatory in so many ways.

| May 10, 2022

A worthwhile exploration of the 1971 film version of Fiddler on the Roof and its place in the history of the musical.

| Original Score: A- | May 8, 2022

“Fiddler’s Journey to the Big Screen” is as wondrous, buoyant and heartwarming as the film it celebrates.

| May 5, 2022

While Fiddler's Journey might not be groundbreaking in terms of movie documentaries, it's a must-watch for fans of Fiddler on the Roof.

| Original Score: 5/5 | May 4, 2022

If this documentary never makes it out of the category of 'interesting DVD extra' into a standalone film, it still has some entertaining inside stories and some insights into the art of cinematic storytelling.

| Original Score: 3/4 | Apr 29, 2022

The creative details and anecdotes will appeal most to both the shows fans and movie buffs, along with snippets of on-set footage from the production.

| Apr 29, 2022

An affectionate tribute blending some behind-the-scenes material and mostly older interviews with the films star Topol and others.

| Original Score: 4/5 | Apr 29, 2022

This is no ordinary behind-the-scenes documentary. For one thing, it chronicles the adaptation of a musical play that qualifies as a genuine phenomenon. Based on a story originally told in Yiddish, it has turned out to have universal resonance.

| Apr 29, 2022

Raim wisely works in many instances of “Fiddler” actors and music department members reciting lines or singing lyrics from the movie, often from memory.

| Apr 28, 2022

A joyous deep dive into a musical and movie that is probably deserving of another revival.

| Apr 27, 2022

The results, crammed with film clips and behind-the-scenes footage, will prove fascinating to Fiddler aficionados.

| Apr 26, 2022