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Something from Nothing

Something from Nothing

1999 · 23 min · Animation, Family

A holiday special based on Phoebe Gilman's award-winning book, this is the heartwarming story of a boy named Joseph, his beloved Grandfather and his special friend, Mazel the mouse. A celebration of Jewish culture and traditions, Something From Nothing is a warm-hearted, Hanukkah classic about love, hope and renewal.

Directed by Stefan Leblanc · Written by Phoebe Gilman

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