
Creating a Character: The Moni Yakim Legacy
2020, English. Directed by Rauzar Alexander.
Some stars prepare others for the spotlight
What do Jessica Chastain, Viola Davis, Patti LuPone and Alex Sharp have in common? They are but a few of the extraordinary actors who have studied under Moni Yakim at Juilliard, United States' greatest performing arts school. This compelling portrait of the master teacher - the sole remaining founder of the school's legendary Drama Division - takes us inside the drama classes where Moni and his wife Mina pour their love and passion into preparing the next generation of actors for the spotlight.
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Creating a Character: The Moni Yakim Legacy is streaming on OVID in India.
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- 19 June 2020
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Creating a Character: The Moni Yakim Legacy runs 76 minutes (1h 16m).
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Creating a Character: The Moni Yakim Legacy is streaming on OVID in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
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Creating a Character: The Moni Yakim Legacy (2020) was directed by Rauzar Alexander and stars Oscar Isaac, Jessica Chastain, Laura Linney.