American Jewish Films: The Search for Identity

by Lawrence J. Epstein

This is a thematic survey of American films with significant Jewish content that made an important statement about America. Both familiar and lesser known films are included. An introduction discusses why American Jews were attracted to films as audiences, performers and business people, and evaluates how films help audiences think about their lives. The book then focuses on themes and representative and important films, placing them in their...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0786469625
• ISBN13: 9780786469628
• Release Date: May 2013
• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.9" x 8.9"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher