The Substance of Fire

Starring: Matt McGrath, Eric Bogosian, Debra Monk, Ron Rifkin, Gil Bellows, Roger Rees, Sarah Jessica Parker, Adolph Green, Elizabeth Franz, Tony Goldwyn

Director: Daniel Sullivan
Release Date: December 6th, 1996
MPAA Rating: R
Studio: Lauren

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Synopsis: Holocaust survivor Isaac Geldhart is a venomously witty publisher who would rather sink his efforts into a six-volume history of Nazi medical experiments than publish anything remotely commercial. When his son Aaron, a partner in the firm, tries to convince him to publish a potential best seller, Isaac refuses to even consider the possibilty. Frustrated by his father's obstinence, Aaron enlists the help of his siblings: Sarah, a quirky actress, and Martin, a sensitive teacher. Until now, Sarah and Martin have stayed out of such matters. But when their father's stubbornness puts the firm on the brink of bankruptcy, they join their brother in a determined effort to save the family business.