American Pop

Ralph Bakshi’s ode to American popular music follows the descendants of Jewish immigrants who fled Russia in the late 19th century and their involvement in the entertainment industry across the generations, embracing prevalent musical forms from ragtime to rock 'n' roll to New Wave. This ambitious odyssey features inventive animation and a top-notch score. With voices by Ron Thompson, Lisa Jane Persky, Roz Kelly, Richard Moll, Vincent Schiavelli, and Frank DeKova. 96 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo; Subtitles: English, Spanish, French; theatrical trailer.