The Muses of Bashevis Singer

Many books biographies and articles have been written about the life and work of Isaac Bashevis Singer An exclusive discovery of the filmmakers brings to light a hitherto unknown chapter of his life In the mid 1960s Bashevis Singer established an army of female translators more than forty women who helped spread his work He chose his translators carefully was inspired by their presence often falling in love with them Nine of the women who were intimately familiar with the man and work are still here Theirs will be the only voices heard in the film as they allow us a glimpse into his complex personality and personal life