The Jew in American Cinema explained

The Jew in American Cinema is a 1984 non-fiction book by Patricia Erens, published by Indiana University Press.

It originated from a PhD thesis.^[1]

Reception

Allen Graubard criticized several "serious misunderstandings" and argued that the book does not succeed in analyzing impact on the Jewish people on American cinema, although he felt that there is "a modest value" in the work being "a film and pop culture scholarship reference".^[2]

Irwin R. Blacker of the Los Angeles Times felt that the author had "mature judgment" and "sensitivity" by using "a minimum of jargon".^[1]

Steven J. Whitfield of Brandeis University stated that the book has a lot of coverage but that it lacks "critical judgment" and information on "transformations" in society.^[3] Whitfield also stated there were errors in fact related to the Jewish ethnic studies realm.^[4] According to Whitfield, the book's grasp is stronger in the film realm.^[3]

See also

• Jews in American cinema

References

• Graubard. Allen. The Jew in American Cinema . Patricia Erens. Film Quarterly. 1986. 39. 4. 57–59. 10.2307/1212507 . 1212507 . - See at ProQuest
• Whitfield. Steven J.. The Jew in American Cinema. Journal of American Ethnic History. 6. 2. Spring 1987. 87–89. University of Illinois Press. 27500543.

Notes

Further reading

• Cripps. Thomas. The Jew in American Cinema. Cineaste. 1986. 14. 4. 56.
• Deutelbaum. Marshall. The Jew in American cinema. Library Journal. 1985. 110. 98.
• Falkenberg. Pamela. The Jew in American cinema. America. 1985. 153. 246.

Notes and References

1. Blacker. Irwin R. The Jew in American cinema. Los Angeles Times. 1985. 104. 9. - Clipping of a portion of the article from Newspapers.com.
2. Graubard.
3. Whitfield, p. 88.
4. Whitfield, p. 88-89.