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From the Shtetl to the Studio: The Jewish Story of Hollywood

30 min, Documentary

This documentary delves into the nuances of Hollywood's Jewish history, exploring how the shared backgrounds of the industry founders weave together a complex immigrant story characterized by both oppression and innovation.

Cast

1 credited
Ben Mankiewicz
Cast

Details

DirectorDara Jaffe, B.J. Thomas Jr.
WritersHeather Ross, Dara Jaffe
GenreDocumentary
Runtime30 min
ReleasedSun, May 19, 2024

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