Hollywoodism: Jews, Movies and the American Dream
“They fled a nightmare to build a dream”
Synopsis
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.
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HOLLYWOOD: AN EMPIRE OF THEIR OWN trailer
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R.H. Thomson
Self - Narrator (voice)
Neal Gabler
Self
J. Hoberman
Self
Arthur Tracy
Self
Bernard Avishai
Self
Hasia Diner
Self
Thomas Cripps
Self
Richard Koszarski
Self
Judith Balaban
Self
Cass Warner
Self
Robert Rosen
Self
Bob Thomas
Self
A.C. Lyles
Self
Aljean Harmetz
Self
Jonathan Rosenbaum
Self
Les Friedman
Self
Irene Mayer Holt
Self
Daniel Selznick
Self
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 22, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Simcha Jacobovici, Stuart Samuels
- Screenplay & Story
- Simcha Jacobovici, Neal Gabler
- Original Title
- Hollywoodism: Jews, Movies and the American Dream
- Country of Origin
- Canada, Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Simcha Jacobovici, Stuart Samuels
Simcha Jacobovici, Neal Gabler
Mark Mackay
Reid Dennison
Elliott Halpern, Simcha Jacobovici
Department Leadership Roster
Simcha Jacobovici
Director
Stuart Samuels
Director
Mark Mackay
Director of Photography
Reid Dennison
Editor
Simcha Jacobovici
Writer
Elliott Halpern
Producer
Simcha Jacobovici
Producer
Neal Gabler
Writer
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What is Hollywoodism: Jews, Movies and the American Dream about?
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.
Who directed Hollywoodism: Jews, Movies and the American Dream?
Hollywoodism: Jews, Movies and the American Dream was directed by Simcha Jacobovici, Stuart Samuels.
Who stars in Hollywoodism: Jews, Movies and the American Dream?
The principal cast of Hollywoodism: Jews, Movies and the American Dream includes R.H. Thomson, Neal Gabler, J. Hoberman, Arthur Tracy, Bernard Avishai.
When was Hollywoodism: Jews, Movies and the American Dream released and how long is it?
Hollywoodism: Jews, Movies and the American Dream was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.