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Hollywoodism: Jews, Movies and the American Dream

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6.8/10 • 5

1998-03-22 • 1h 40m

Documentary

They fled a nightmare to build a dream

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.

Directors
Simcha Jacobovici, Stuart Samuels
Writters
Simcha Jacobovici, Neal Gabler
Editors
Reid Dennison

Top Billed Cast

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  1. R.H. Thomson

    R.H. Thomson

    Narrator

  2. Neal Gabler

    Neal Gabler

    Himself

  3. J. Hoberman

    J. Hoberman

    Himself

  4. Arthur Tracy

    Arthur Tracy

    Himself

  5. Bernard Avishai

    Bernard Avishai

    Himself

  6. Hasia Diner

    Hasia Diner

    Herself

  7. Thomas Cripps

    Thomas Cripps

    Himself

  8. Richard Kozarski

    Richard Kozarski

    Himself

  9. Judith Balaban

    Judith Balaban

    Herself

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    Status
    Released
    Original Language
    English
    Budget
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    Revenue
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    Keywords
    american dreamhollywood