Archive of three items related to Yentl, the 1983 musical drama starring, directed, co-written, and co-produced by Barbra Streisand. Includes: two DSs signed "Barbra Streisand," each one page, 8.5 x 11, [May] 1982, with identical text: "As the producer and director of 'Yentl,' I have examined and approved the final draft screenplay for 'Yentl' written by Jack Rosenthal and Barbra Streisand and have approved the shooting schedule and the budget which totals Fourteen Million Five Hundred Seventeen Thousand Seven Hundred Twenty-One Dollars ($14,517,721). In my professional opinion as a director, the shooting schedule that I have examined is adequate for the production of the picture based on aforesaid screenplay and budget." Also includes a working draft of the script, with the typed title ("An Untitled Barbra Streisand Film") struck through and amended to "Yentl" in black felt tip, 167 pages, 8.5 x 11.75, extensively annotated and amended throughout with numerous deletions and revisions to dialogue, presumably in Rosenthal's hand. In overall fine condition.
Based on Isaac Bashevis Singer's short story 'Yentl the Yeshiva Boy,' Yentl, starring Barbra Streisand, is a 1983 musical drama about a young Jewish woman in early 20th century Poland who disguises herself as a man to receive an education in Talmudic law. Streisand not only played the lead role but also directed, co-wrote, and co-produced the film, making history as the first woman to win the Golden Globe for Best Director. The film explores themes of gender identity, religious tradition, and the pursuit of knowledge, all set to a memorable soundtrack featuring songs performed by Streisand herself.
