Casablanca: The Jews Behind a Hollywood Masterpiece Presented by John Kenrick

John Kenrick will lead us in an exploration of the movie Casablanca. Casablanca while not explicitly stating it, is deeply connected to Jewish themes and experiences, particularly through the presence of Jewish refugees among its cast and crew. Many actors in the film were themselves refugees from Nazi-occupied Europe, fleeing persecution and seeking safe haven. The film’s emotional depth and resonance are, in part, attributed to the real-life experiences of these individuals.