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Something from Nothing

Movie·1999·Animation, Family·23m·Directed by Stefan Leblanc

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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.

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Al WaxmanAl WaxmanGrandpa / Narrator / Yossi (voice)Julie LemieuxJulie LemieuxJoseph / Sister Mouse #1 / Boy #2 (voice)
Tracey Moore
Tracey MooreMazel / Avremel / Sister Mouse #2 / Boy #3 (voice)Luba GoyLuba GoyMama Mouse / Boy #1 (voice)Karen BernsteinKaren BernsteinMother (voice)Harvey AtkinHarvey AtkinMr. Fischbein / Herschel / Rotund Customer (voice)John StockerJohn StockerPapa Mouse / Papa / Itzik / Teacher (voice)

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