Summaries

The history of the influence of Eastern European Jewish Emigre culture has had on Hollywood and the films created in its golden age.

This film discusses the effect on how major American films in Hollywood were influenced by the Eastern European Jewish culture that most of the major movie moguls who controlled the studios shared. Through clips of various films, the filmmakers illustrate the dominant themes like that of the outsider, the outspoken American patriotism, and rooting for the underdog in society.—Kenneth Chisholm <[email protected]>

Details

Keywords
  • filmmaker
  • american culture
  • showbiz
  • american jew
  • showbusiness
Genres
  • History
  • Documentary
Release date Mar 21, 1998
Countries of origin United States Canada Germany United Kingdom
Language English
Filming locations New York City, New York, USA
Production companies A+E Networks Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) Associated Producers

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Tech specs

Runtime 1h 38m
Color Color Black and White
Aspect ratio 1.33 : 1

Synopsis

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