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GI Jews: Jewish Americans in World War II (2018): Cast

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GI Jews: Jewish Americans in World War II is a 2018 documentary directed by Lisa Ades, starring Mark Zeisler. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes.

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GI Jews: Jewish Americans in World War II (2018) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 27m (87 min)
Director
Lisa Ades
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is GI Jews: Jewish Americans in World War II About?

The premise of GI Jews: Jewish Americans in World War II without spoilers.

Over 550,000 Jewish American men and women served in World War II. This documentary presents the personal experiences of veterans, both well-known figures like Hollywood director Mel Brooks and former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, and ordinary individuals. Through their own words, the film explores their fight for the nation and their heritage, the challenges of anti-Semitism encountered during the war, and how these experiences ultimately strengthened their American and Jewish identities.

GI Jews: Jewish Americans in World War II Themes & Keywords

· 9 tags
  • american jew
  • american overseas
  • u.s. military
  • american abroad
  • acronym in title
  • man in uniform
  • war zone
  • military service
  • reference to world war two
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Cast & crew

GI Jews: Jewish Americans in World War II Cast

Mark Zeisler stars in GI Jews: Jewish Americans in World War II. Directed by Lisa Ades.

From the director

More from Lisa Ades

More films directed by Lisa Ades: Indie Sex: Teens and Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema.

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GI Jews: Jewish Americans in World War II Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 teaser.

GI JEWS Official Trailer
  • Teaser GI JEWS - A Documentary Film
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GI Jews: Jewish Americans in World War II Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “G.I. Jews” and “La guerre des GI juifs”.

Also known as
  • G.I. Jews
  • La guerre des GI juifs
  • Amerikanjuutalaiset sotilaat

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GI Jews: Jewish Americans in World War II FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of GI Jews: Jewish Americans in World War II, each answered in a sentence.

How long is GI Jews: Jewish Americans in World War II?

GI Jews: Jewish Americans in World War II runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).

When was GI Jews: Jewish Americans in World War II released?

GI Jews: Jewish Americans in World War II was released on April 9, 2018.

Who directed GI Jews: Jewish Americans in World War II?

GI Jews: Jewish Americans in World War II was directed by Lisa Ades.

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Who is in the cast of GI Jews: Jewish Americans in World War II?

GI Jews: Jewish Americans in World War II stars Mark Zeisler.

Does GI Jews: Jewish Americans in World War II have a post-credit scene?

No. GI Jews: Jewish Americans in World War II has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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