Set in a small village in Eastern Russia in the early 20th century, this film is about a Jewish father's response to requests by his three daughters to bend tradition and allow them to marry the men they love. The plot also involves a pogrom and the eventual emigration from Russia to the U.S.
The TeachWithMovies.com Learning Guide to Fiddler on the Roof will help parents and teachers lead children to understand the themes and historical lessons of the film.
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Fiddler on the Roof is a great musical which introduces the experiences of Jews in Eastern Europe at the beginning of the 20th century.
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