Raphael Bob-Waksberg's 'Long Story Short' Explores Family, Grief, and Jewish Identity with Humor
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An interview with Raphael Bob-Waksberg about his Netflix series 'Long Story Short,' which explores family grief through a non-linear narrative inspired by memory and family photo albums, with a focus on realistic portrayals of Jewish life and the impact of the pandemic, reflecting Bob-Waksberg's personal experiences and cultural background.
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