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When Jews Were Funny

2013·Movie
1h 29min
IMDb6.0Rotten Tomatoes71%33%

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From the 1930's to the 1970's, pretty well every comedian or comic you might see on TV or the movies was Jewish. Jews came to dominate the world of western‐society comedy on radio, stage and screen alike.Why did Jews dominate comedy in this period? And why did that domination end? Were Jews just funnier back then? And if so, did that extend to your average Jew on the street? In this 90 minute documentary acclaimed director Alan Zweig will examine these questions and many others in this exploration of 20th century humour, cultural decay, and a search for a missing heritage.
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Directed by:
Alan Zweig
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Alan Zweig

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Where can I stream When Jews Were Funny legally?

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When Jews Were Funny is included with a subscription to OVID and Chai Flicks in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is When Jews Were Funny worth watching?

61
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 6 and Rotten Tomatoes 71%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is When Jews Were Funny?

1 h 29 min

When Jews Were Funny runs 1 h 29 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on When Jews Were Funny?

Critics71
Audiences47

Not quite. Critics rate When Jews Were Funny higher (71) than audiences (47). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is When Jews Were Funny in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada.

In how many countries can I watch When Jews Were Funny?

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