Hollywood Yiddishkeit: Jewish Images in American Film
If you think it all began with The Jazz Singer,
then in Al Jolson’s words, “You ain’t heard
nothing yet!” How did early silent films rely
on Jewish ethnic stereotypes? When did
screen depictions of Jews and their culture
evolve? How have films dealt with the
Holocaust and its survivors? And how have
recent films dealt with formerly ignored
aspects of Jewish life? With fascinating film
clips and behind the scenes stories,
entertainment historian John Kenrick
examines a rich but rarely discussed
cinematic legacy.