The Jew in American Cinema (Jewish Literature and Culture Series)

By Erens Patricia and Patricia B. Erens

Book Overview

Placing cinematic representations of the "Jew" within their historical context, Bartov demonstrates the powerful political, social, and cultural impact of these images on popular attitudes. He argues that these representations generally fall into four categories: the "Jew" as perpetrator, as victim, as hero, and as anti-hero. Examples range from film's early days to the present, from Europe, Israel, and the United States.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0253145007
• ISBN13: 9780253145000
• Release Date: January 1984
• Publisher: Indiana Univ Pr
• Length: 455 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.