Passover, both as the Exodus from Egypt in the Hebrew Bible or as the Seder that ritualizes that story, has been an iconic part of performances in film and theatre. Some have taken direct Jewish narratives, others a Christian perspective, and still others a non-religious perspective. David Chack looks at a selection of works in dramas and comedies to both understand how Passover is so significant and also how these varying views bring a range of meaning.
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