Hollywoodism: Jews, Movies and the American Dream (1998)
Hollywoodism: Jews, Movies and the American Dream (1998)
They fled a nightmare to build a dream
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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R. H. Thomson R. H. Thomson As: Narrator
Neal Gabler Neal Gabler As: Himself
J. Hoberman J. Hoberman As: Himself
Arthur Tracy Arthur Tracy As: Himself
Bernard Avishai Bernard Avishai As: Himself
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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.


Tagline: They fled a nightmare to build a dream
Certification: Unknown

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Genres: Documentary

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Release Date: 22 March 1998

Country: CA, DE, GB, US

Runtime: 100m

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Robin Bicknell

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