GI Jews: Jewish Americans in World War II
2018•1h 27m•10.0•Released
Documentary
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.
Director
Lisa Ades
Writer
Maia Harris
Languages
English
Studio
Turquoise Films
Cast
Mark Zeisler
Self - Narrator (voice)
Production
Company
Turquoise Films
Producer
Lisa Ades
Producer
Amanda Bonavita
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