GI Jews: Jewish Americans in World War II
550,000 Jewish American men and women fought in World War II. In their own words, veterans both famous and unknown (from Hollywood director Mel Brooks to former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger) bring their war experiences to life: how they fought for for their nation and their people, struggled with anti-Semitism within their ranks, and emerged transformed, more powerfully American and more deeply Jewish.
- Overview
- Cast
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GI Jews: Jewish Americans in World War II
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
Apr 9, 2018
Runtime
1h 27m
Genres
Documentary
Original Title
GI Jews: Jewish Americans in World War II
Production Companies
Turquoise Films
Director
Lisa Ades
Description
550,000 Jewish American men and women fought in World War II. In their own words, veterans both famous and unknown (from Hollywood director Mel Brooks to former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger) bring their war experiences to life: how they fought for for their nation and their people, struggled with anti-Semitism within their ranks, and emerged transformed, more powerfully American and more deeply Jewish.
