Hollywoodism: Jews, Movies and the American Dream

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.

Top Cast

R.H. Thomson

Narrator

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Neal Gabler

Himself

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J. Hoberman

Himself

Arthur Tracy

Himself

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Bernard Avishai

Himself

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Hasia Diner

Herself

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Thomas Cripps

Himself

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Richard Kozarski

Himself

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Judith Balaban

Herself

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Cass Warner

Herself