GI Jews: Jewish Americans in World War II Documentary & Preview Screening

Sunday, April 8, 2018

2:00-4:00 pm

 

Nine Network of Public Media

3655 Olive Street
St. Louis, MO 63108

 

Jewish Federation of St. Louis is proud to partner with Nine Network for a preview screening and discussion of GI Jews: Jewish Americans in World War II, a film about the brave servicemen and women who fought for equality and tolerance around the world. View the trailer at NineNet.org/GIJews.

A light snack and soft drinks will be served. Panelists to be announced. Click here to view the flyer.

This event is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Please click here to register online.

National funding by Corporation for Public Broadcasting, Massachusetts Foundation for the Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities.

 

About the Documentary

GI Jews: Jewish Americans in World War II premieres on Nine PBS on April 11 at 9:00 pm.

The 90-minute documentary spotlights the little-known story of the more than 550,000 Jewish Americans who served their country in all branches of the military during World War II. Filmmaker Lisa Ades brings the struggles of these brave men and women to life through first-hand experiences that reveal their global fight against fascism and their more personal war to liberate loved ones in Europe.

The film features fresh interviews with Mel Brooks, Carl Reiner, Henry Kissinger, the late Bea Cohen and others. After years of battle, these pioneering servicemen and women emerged transformed: more profoundly American, more deeply Jewish, and determined to continue the fight for equality and tolerance at home.

 

Thank you to our partner, Nine Network.