GI Jews: Jewish Americans in World War II

“GI Jews: Jewish Americans in World War II” recounts the experiences of 550,000 Jewish American men and women who served during World War II. Through personal narratives, both from well-known figures like Hollywood director Mel Brooks and former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, as well as from lesser-known veterans, the film vividly portrays their wartime experiences. It explores their battles for their country and community, their encounters with anti-Semitism within the military, and how these experiences reshaped their identities, making them both more profoundly American and more deeply connected to their Jewish heritage.