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When Jews Were Funny

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Alan Zweig

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Plot Summary

Insightful and often hilarious, the latest from documentary filmmaker Alan Zweig surveys the history of Jewish comedy, from the early days of Borsht belt to the present, ultimately exploring not just ethnicity in the entertainment industry, but also the entire unruly question of what it means to be Jewish.

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- Alan Zweig

Rotten Tomatoes Movie Reviews

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Reviews Counted: 5
Fresh: 3
Rotten: 2
Average Rating: 6.2/10

Top Critics' Reviews

Fresh: Zweig's movie is equal parts witty and provocative ... – Rob Nelson, Minneapolis Star Tribune, Mar 31, 2014

Fresh: It's fun viewing. – Dave McGinn, Globe and Mail, Nov 15, 2013

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Genre: Documentary
Released: 2013

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