Hollywoodism: Jews, Movies and the American 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.
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Hollywoodism: Jews, Movies and the American Dream
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Mar 22, 1998
Runtime
1h 40m
Genres
Documentary
User Score
60%
Original Title
Hollywoodism: Jews, Movies and the American Dream
Director
Simcha Jacobovici
Description
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.