Series

The Jewish Americans

2008 · 1 season · Documentary

IMDb

7.6

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)

Liev Schreiber

Self - Narrator (voice)

Carl Reiner

Self

Mandy Patinkin

Self

Sherry Lansing

Self

Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Self

Betty Friedan

Self

Sid Caesar

Self

Tony Kushner

Self

Fyvush Finkel

Self

• David GrubinDirector · Writer · Producer
• James CallananDirector of Photography
• Michael BaconOriginal Music Composer

First aired

January 9, 2008

Last aired

January 23, 2008

Status

Ended

Original language

English

Episodes

3

Rated

TV-PG

Genres

Documentary

• Miniseries3 episodes · 2008