The Lifetime of the Avirams

The Lifetime of the Avirams is a graphic novel that focuses on the trials and tribulations of a Jewish family and their friends, acquaintances, and enemies. It features historical figures and fictional characters in small roles and is set from the late 19th century to the early 20th century. It has a radio and film adaptation which features many songs but is not considered a musical and has spawned three television spinoffs.

Movie Trailer Script

 * Your favorite historical figures and fictional characters are back, but they're in a world where they are held accountable for their actions. Through the lens of one boy who knows the truth.....


 * "Coming to a theater near you"


 * "A film by George Robertson"


 * "The Lifetime of the Avirams"


 * (Glass breaks)


 * "Eze balagan gadol!!!!"

Controversy

 * Even though the novel contained several adult themes, a lot of parents mistakenly bought it for their children simply because it was a comic. This angered the novel's author, as he referred to it as "child abuse", forcing him to put a warning label on the novel in order to prevent the mistake from happening again.

Reception

 * It was very well received in the Jewish community, particularly by Orthodox Jews. They didn't care about the references to non-Jewish holidays, the sexual innuendos, the romance, the swearing, the violence, or the constant talk and depiction of death, as to them it was a minor part of the story. The film adaptation was granted a special release in Israel.
 * Because of its huge success, it was decreed that no more books, movies or TV shows may be made.