They Came for Good (1997)

Directed by

Amram Eli Nowak

Genre

documentary film

Country

United States

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

This documentary traces the lives of Jewish individuals who shaped early American history. It covers figures from the colonial era through the 19th century, showing their struggles and successes.

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What happens

They Came for Good: A History of the Jews in the US is a 1997 documentary by Oscar nominated director Amram Nowak that explores the challenges and contributions of Jews during America's founding history. The film discusses a series of personalities, including Asher Levy, Louis Moses Gomez, Rebecca Gratz, Uriah Phillips Levy, Levi Strauss, Isaac Leeser, Isaac Mayer Wise, Judah Benjamin, the Warburgs, the Schiffs, and Emma Lazarus. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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