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The Jewish Americans

The Jewish Americans

Description: This three-part, six-hour limited series chronicles the often gripping history of Jews in America, beginning with their arrival in New Amsterdam in 1654. Among those lending their perspective are Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg, playwright Tony Kushner ("Angels in America"), actor-singer Mandy Patinkin and comedy writer and director Carl Reiner.
Genre: Miniseries
Year Released: 2008
First episode air date: January 9, 2008
Network: PBS
Genre: Miniseries
Cast: Liev Schreiber

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