New Bedford Theatre, 1934. Spinner Publications
Stories about World War II and the persecution of Europe’s Jews were a constant presence in American movie theaters and living rooms throughout the 1930–40s. Award-winning films such as Mrs. Miniver, The Great Dictator, and Casablanca shaped Americans’ understanding of the Nazi threat and persecution of Europe’s Jews, while newsreels and radio programs offered a brief glimpse into world events and the range of opinions on the war effort. Join us to learn how Hollywood and leaders in entertainment and government battled for the hearts and minds of Americans.
Speakers
Laurent Bouzereau, Director and Producer of the Netflix series Five Came Back
Daniel Greene, PhD, Historian and Curator, Americans and the Holocaust
Moderator
Patt Morrison, Author, Radio-Television Host, and Los Angeles Times Journalist and Columnist
Free parking will be available at the theater.