Jews of the Wild West (2023)
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Country:
USA
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Duration:
83 min
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Genre:
history, research
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Director:
Amanda Marshall Kinsey
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Producer:
Amanda Marshall Kinsey, Abby Oppenheim
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Cast:
Jeanne Abrams, Joseph Black, Dana Cohen, Emma Cohen
About film
The conquest of the Wild West is a significant theme in the American national narrative, as it is depicted in numerous books, films, songs, and poems. Cowboys and pioneers have become iconic figures in this narrative. However, there are many unexplored aspects of this story. In her film, Amanda Kinsey explores one of these aspects, focusing on the role of Jews in the conquest of the West. Some figures are well-known, such as Levi Strauss, the namesake of the famous denim brand, and Max «Broncho Billy» Aronson, who was one of the early stars of Western films. Other stories have yet to be integrated into popular culture, and Kinsey's film aims to address this.
Director
Amanda Marshall Kinsey is an American film director and producer who has won five Emmy Awards. She spent over 10 years working for NBC before starting to produce documentaries independently.
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Director
Amanda Marshall Kinsey is an American film director and producer who has won five Emmy Awards. She spent over 10 years working for NBC before starting to produce documentaries independently.
