The Pawnbroker (1964) is a powerful drama starring Rod Steiger as Sol Nazerman, a Holocaust survivor who runs a pawnshop in New York City’s East Harlem. Haunted by memories of unimaginable loss, Sol has withdrawn emotionally from the world around him. As the past increasingly collides with the present, he is forced to confront his grief, isolation, and capacity for human connection. Sidney Lumet’s groundbreaking film is a moving exploration of trauma, memory, survival, and the struggle to rediscover one’s humanity. This film is available for viewing on Amazon Prime. Join us for our conversation on Thursday, November 12, at 7:00 p.m. on Zoom (918 583 7121).