Jewish Movies

Jewish Film, 1990-Present

A survey of recent American and International Jewish cinema.

Borat in America

Sacha Baron Cohen's satirical look at the United States -- and (fake) Kazakh anti-Semitism.

Steven Spielberg

From E.T. to Munich, the boy wonder of the movie industry grows up.

Who Was Molly Picon?

This Yiddish film and theater star had a versatile career and also did humanitarian work.

Keeping the Faith

The 2000 film about a rabbi and priest gets Judaism all wrong.

Crossing Delancey

The movie offers a touching affirmation of Jewish values.

Fiddler on the Roof

Fiddler on the Roof brought the shtetl--along with many memorable characters and unforgettable tunes--to the big screen.

The Jazz Singer

The first "talkie" told the story of a Jewish man seeking his future on Broadway.

Jewish Film in America & Europe

From the days of silent pictures to a recent upsurge in Jewish documentaries, Jewish characters and themes have appeared at an increasing rate in American cinema.