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David Baddiel: The Jew Problem

Uncomfortable Conversations with Josh Szeps

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Casting in Hollywood - Identity and Characters

The entertainment industry sees a dominance of talented black footballers and Jews excelling in storytelling and theater. Jews played a significant role in building Hollywood due to their expertise in vaudeville. While minorities are increasingly required to be authentically portrayed on screen, Jewish characters can be played by non-Jewish actors, as there is a lack of big-name Jewish actors. This is met with less scrutiny compared to casting white, non-clean, non-gay actors for specific roles.

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