The Jewish Americans
by David Grubin
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Actor: Blair Brown, Joyce Antler, Liev Schreiber, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Saul BermanDirector: David Grubin
Brand: Paramount
Writer: David Grubin
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown), Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo; English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
Format: Color, Dolby, DVD, NTSC, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.78:1
Running Time: 360 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2008-02-05
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: PBS
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Movie Review: PBS Does It Again-Excellent Documentary!
Summary: 5 Stars
I watched the entire series when it recently ran on PBS. Once I started watching it from the very beginning, when the Sepphardic Jews came to America, I was instantly hooked. I especially enjoyed the commentary by various people that recalled what Jewish life was like during the 1940s, especially during WW2. The insight provided by rabbis was informative as well. Another segment that stands out is the 1950s when Jewish Americans vacationed in the Catskills of upstate New York. Any big name Jewish comedian that you've seen in various TV sitcoms, variety shows and movies got their start at the many nightclubs of the Catskills. Sid Cesar himself even said that performing there was like his 'going to college'. If audiences in those clubs laughed, they knew they were doing their job right. Anyone interested in learning about the Jewish religion, customs and ways of life can't go wrong with owning this series. Fascinating through and through.
Summary of The Jewish Americans
Studio: Paramount Home Video Release Date: 02/05/2008 Run time: 360 minutes Rating: NrSimilar DVD Movies
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