The Jewish Americans(2008)

10

  • 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)

Cast

  • Liev Schreiber

    Liev Schreiber

    Self - Narrator (voice)

  • Carl Reiner

    Carl Reiner

    Self

  • Mandy Patinkin

    Mandy Patinkin

    Self

  • Sherry Lansing

    Sherry Lansing

    Self

  • Ruth Bader Ginsburg

    Ruth Bader Ginsburg

    Self

  • Betty Friedan

    Betty Friedan

    Self

  • Sid Caesar

    Sid Caesar

    Self

  • Tony Kushner

    Tony Kushner

    Self

  • Fyvush Finkel

    Fyvush Finkel

    Self

  • Blair Brown

    Blair Brown

    Voices (voice)

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Status

Ended

Seasons

1

Episodes

3

Last Air Date

Jan 23, 2008

Network

PBS