GI Jews: Jewish Americans in World War II
GI JEWS: Jewish Americans in World War II tells the story of the 550,000 Jewish American men and women who 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.
Year:
2017
Length:
87 minutes
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Director:
Lisa Ades
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Shown at
- 22nd Annual Jewish Film Festival of Dallas - 2018
- Atlanta Jewish Film Festival - 2018
- Donald M. Ephraim Palm Beach Jewish Film Festival - 2018
- Miami Jewish Film Festival - 2018
- Michiana Jewish Film Festival - 2018
- Nashville Jewish Film Festival - 2018
- Santa Cruz Jewish Film Festival - 2018
- Silicon Valley Jewish Film Festival - 2018
- Washington Jewish Film Festival - 2018
- Westchester Jewish Film Festival - 2018
‘G.I. Jews’ Fought Bigotry At Home, As Well
Perhaps the most remarkable aspect of American Jewish participation in the U.S. military during World War II is the number of men and women who served. Historian Elihu Rose estimates that “half of all Jewish men old enough” to serve in the various branches of the military did so. It is believed that more than 550,000 American Jews, including about 10,000 women, were part of the war effort, motivated not only out of patriotism but a commitment to save their fellow Jews overseas from being slaughtered.
http://jewishweek.timesofisrael.com/g-i-jews-fought-bigotry-at-home-as-well/