Hollywoodism: Jews, Movies and the American Dream (1998-03-22)
They fled a nightmare to build a dream
Overview
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.
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Status: Released
Release Date: 1998-03-22
Runtime: 1h 40m
Director: Stuart Samuels, Simcha Jacobovici
Writer: Neal Gabler, Simcha Jacobovici