The cantorial profession is a sacred calling. The cantor is able to go into a whole different realm with the music, a very holy place. The cantor, who is the leader of prayer, is a messenger of the people. Our real function is to gather the prayers of all the congregants and to present them to God on high. – Cantor Sidney Dworkin
A People’s Soundtrack explores the long and rich musical history of cantorial performance and its relationship to Jewish history.
Set in Montreal, the film features rare photos, intimate interviews, candid family moments and performance footage from some of the city’s greatest, Jewish tenors and sopranos. A People’s Soundtrack celebrates the unique ways the active voices of today are fighting to keep the ritual observances and emotional expressions of their communities alive.
