The Sturgeon Queens
Originally released in 2014. The Sturgeon Queens is a documentary film. directed by Julie Cohen. At just 53 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Josh Russ Tupper, Hattie Gold, and Niki Russ Federman
Synopsis
Four generations of a Jewish immigrant family create Russ and Daughters, a Lower East Side lox and herring emporium that survives and thrives. Produced to coincide with the 100th anniversary of the store, this documentary features an extensive interview with two of the original daughters for whom the store was named, now 100 and 92 years old, and interviews with prominent enthusiasts of the store including Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, actress Maggie Gyllenhaal, chef Mario Batali, New Yorker writer Calvin Trillin, and 60 Minutes correspondent Morley Safer. Rather than a conventional narrator, the filmmakers bring together six colorful longtime fans of the store, in their 80s and 90s, who sit around a table of fish reading the script in the style of a passover Seder. - Written by Julie Cohen
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 20, 2014
12 years ago
Runtime
0h 53m
53 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Sturgeon Queens about?
Four generations of a Jewish immigrant family create Russ and Daughters, a Lower East Side lox and herring emporium that survives and thrives. Produced to coincide with the 100th anniversary of the...
Who directed The Sturgeon Queens?
The Sturgeon Queens was directed by Julie Cohen.
How long is The Sturgeon Queens?
The Sturgeon Queens has a runtime of 0 hours and 53 minutes (53 minutes total).
When was The Sturgeon Queens released?
The Sturgeon Queens was released on January 20, 2014 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Sturgeon Queens?
The main cast of The Sturgeon Queens includes Josh Russ Tupper, Hattie Gold, Niki Russ Federman, Anne Russ Federman, Morley Safer.