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The Jewish Americans

2008 · 1 season

A stately, informative historical survey that moves through centuries of immigrant experience with calm narration and scholarly care.

Created by
David Grubin
Genres
Documentary
Overview
Explores 350 years of Jewish American history, beginning with the first Jews who arrive in the 17th century, who epitomized the immigrant experience. Even as they faced rejection, Jews embraced American culture while keeping alive their own heritage. Focusing on the tension amid identity and assimilation, the series features Jewish Americans who have made major contributions to American life. (Yad Vashem)
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Identity, immigration, faith, family
Content
Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.
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    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
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    Audience
    adult
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    • Gore none
    • Language none
    • Violence mild
    • Sex none
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    Action1
    Horror0
    Humour2
    Realism10
    Romance1
    Tension2
    Darkness3
    Complexity5
    Emotional weight6

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    Genres
    documentary
    Created by
    David Grubin
    Written by
    David Grubin
    Starring
    Liev Schreiber, Carl Reiner, Mandy Patinkin, Sherry Lansing, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Betty Friedan, Sid Caesar, Tony Kushner
    Music
    Michael Bacon
    Cinematography
    James Callanan
    Length
    1 seasons, 3 episodes
    Network
    PBS
    Country
    United States of America
    Languages
    English

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