Red Shirley
Originally released in 2010. Red Shirley is a documentary film. directed by Ralph Gibson. At just 28 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Shirley Novick and Lou Reed
Synopsis
Lou Reed interviews his cousin, Shirley Novick (Shulamit Rabinowitz), on the eve of her 100th birthday. Shirley recalls growing up in a small village in Poland during World War I; fleeing to the United States by way of Canada during World War II and losing her parents to the Nazis; toiling for 47 years in New York City's garment district, where she became a labor activist; reuniting with her sisters, who had emigrated to Palestine; and taking part in the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom in 1963.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 20, 2010
15 years ago
Runtime
0h 28m
28 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Snag Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Red Shirley about?
Lou Reed interviews his cousin, Shirley Novick (Shulamit Rabinowitz), on the eve of her 100th birthday. Shirley recalls growing up in a small village in Poland during World War I; fleeing to the Un...
Who directed Red Shirley?
Red Shirley was directed by Ralph Gibson.
How long is Red Shirley?
Red Shirley has a runtime of 0 hours and 28 minutes (28 minutes total).
When was Red Shirley released?
Red Shirley was released on April 20, 2010 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Red Shirley?
The main cast of Red Shirley includes Shirley Novick, Lou Reed.