GI Jews: Jewish Americans in World War II

Jan 17 2018 Not Rated 1h 24m
Documentary, History

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.

Plot

GI JEWS: Jewish Americans in World War II tells the story of the 550,000 Jewish American men and women who 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.

Written by

Maia Harris

Directed by

Lisa Ades

Cast

Hal Baumgarten, Mel Brooks, Morton D. Brooks

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Public Broadcasting Service

Languages

English

Awards

1 win & 1 nomination

Trailers
GI JEWS Official Trailer
Teasers
GI JEWS - A Documentary Film
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