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Jews on Film: Exploring Jewish Stories & Themes in Cinema

by Daniel Zana & Harry Ottensoser
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About the show

Daniel Zana & Harry Ottensoser discuss films of all types to investigate what truly makes a film Jewish. Covering everything from Fiddler on the Roof to Uncut Gems, they finish each episode by ranking the film’s production, content, and themes on a scale of 1 to 5 Jewish stars. Listen each week to find out!