Jews on Film: Exploring Jewish Stories & Themes in Cinema Crossing Delancey w/ Jenny Caplan
Daniel and Harry are joined by Dr. Jennifer Caplan, author of Funny You Don't Look Funny, to discuss 1988’s “Crossing Delancey,” directed by Joan Micklin Silver and starring Amy Irving and Peter Riegert.
They discuss the film’s themes of tradition versus progress within Judaism, unpack how Sam represents, and ultimately subverts, the “Nice Jewish Boy” trope, and analyze how the film respects Izzy’s journey towards finding the right path for herself, without judgement.
As always, they close out the episode by ranking the film's "Jewishness" in terms of its cast & crew, content, and themes.
Buy Jenny's book Funny You Don't Look Funny online
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