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Movie News: Woody Allen Tactless On #MeToo, Why Jews Didn’t Play Jews During Hollywood’s Golden Age
In early Hollywood, it was often not coincidence but policy that led to Jews rarely playing Jewish characters.
How Alison Klayman’s Jewish Education Prepared Her To Confront Adderall
This is a conversation that’s easily applicable to communities that place a high value on achievement.
Jewish Angle in Chinese Dissident’s Struggle
Filmmaker Alison Klayman was rattled when asked why she made ‘Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry.’ Then she realized the dissident is a Chinese version of the quintessential Jewish outsider.
Berlin Film Festival Gets Serious, Mostly
After an impressive few years of Israeli films showcased prominently at the Berlin Film Festival, there was a conspicuous dearth of Israeli fare this year.
Big Wins at Sundance
The final winners at the Sundance Film Festival were announced on the evening Sunday January 29 and there were big wins for Israel and Jewish themed films as well as films helmed by Jewish directors.
Q&A: Taking Ai Weiwei to Sundance
Filmmaker Alison Klayman talks about her new documentary, ‘Never Sorry,’ which profiles Chinese dissident artist Ai Weiwei. It debuts this week at the Sundance Film Festival.