Overview
The early 1960s: In preparation for his Bar Mitzvah, a Jewish boy, Max Glick (Noam Zylberman) from a small Manitoba community with an overbearing family tries to navigate his coming-of-age with his family's condescension and bigotry using his sarcastic, Jewish humour. The town's rabbi dies, and a sub-plot develops in which Max's father (Aaron Schwartz) and grandfather (Jan Rubes)-both synagogue leaders-are saddled with a traditional Hassidic rabbi who sticks out like a sore thumb among the otherwise assimilated Jewish community. To make matters more difficult, Max likes a Catholic girl (14 year old Fairuza Baulk in just her third film), whom he later competes with in a piano competition. The quirky, fun-loving rabbi tries to help him with his problems, yet harbours a secret ambition of his own. Filmed in Winnipeg and rural Beausejour, Manitoba, Canada.
Frequently Asked Questions & Story Details
Who directed The Outside Chance of Maximilian Glick?
The Outside Chance of Maximilian Glick was directed by Allan A. Goldstein.
Where was The Outside Chance of Maximilian Glick produced?
It was produced by companies including Southgate Entertainment, ONF | NFB in Canada.
The Outside Chance of Maximilian Glick Ending Explained & Trivia
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