The Jewish Americans
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Movie Reviews of The Jewish Americans
Movie Review: Excellent. Very informative. Haunting music.
Summary: 5 Stars
PBS has a stellar record for producing great documentaries. This one is no exception. It looks at the history of the Jews in the US from a distinctly human angle, telling many individual stories rather than overwhelming the viewer with a plethora of more abstract facts. Though it is quite informative, it can scarcely be considered 'comprehensive' taken purely as a historical survey -- but then, that clearly wasn't what the producers had in mind. Still, because many of the individual stories retold are so gripping, it does become a great learning experience as well. It manages to impart to the viewer a deep sympathy for the people it tells of, without ever becoming sentimental or saccharine, and that is no small feat.
The music, I think, deserves special mention. Particularly the main theme is hauntingly beautiful. I had it in my head for weeks after watching this series.
Movie Review: An Amazing Story Wonderfully Told
Summary: 5 Stars
This great series is a Jewish version of a Ken Burns documentary. The images are great and the characters fascinating. But what stood out for me was how all the material was told in story form. It would have been easy just to assemble material without trying to make sense of it as a narrative. This film did tell that story magnificently.
The final episode was especially valuable because it helped viewers not just witness but also make sense of the American Jewish experience.
Lawrence J. Epstein, author of "At the Edge of a Dream: The Story of Jewish Immigrants on New York's Lower East Side."
Movie Review: Very well done
Summary: 5 Stars
I watched the second and third two-hour segments on PBS. It was very beautifully done, very moving. Caveat: I am Jewish and I grew up post-WWII with parents who were children prior to WWII. This presentation gave me a background I needed; it filled in a lot of holes in my understanding of what my parents life was like and what was the context that I was raised in. It also has beautiful music, and graphics are used extremely well. But, CAUTION: I have no idea how well this collection will be received by people for whom the information is NOT so personal. Will this interest you if you did not live it? Perhaps.Movie Review: A Must-Watch for Jews and Non-Jews!
Summary: 5 Stars
I viewed the full six hours of this wonderfully rendered series on PBS. It provides an excellent, moving history of the American Jews, their changing culture, and their important contributions to American society. The series explores this by bringing to light personal stories of many individuals and families. It does this by incorporating beautiful graphics, music and interviews with famous American Jews and their descendants.
The series answered a lot of questions I had about Jewish American history. Viewers of all faiths and nationalities should find it appealing and educational.
Movie Review: You don't have to be Jewish ... but it couldn't hoit !!
Summary: 5 Stars
What a wonderful mini-series!
From Ruth Bader Ginsberg to Sid Caesar; from the first Jewish immigrants to contemporary Jewish life; from the Holocust to Jewish humour; from Chasidic Judiasm to the Reform movement. I am familiar with much of the material but never before has it been presented in such an informative and entertaining way.
I am a secular Jew married to a Shiksa. I have a grandson named Christian. Oi veh! I am ordering this DVD so that my grown sons and eventually mein yingele can fully understand their heritage.
Enjoy!