The Jew in American CinemaPlacing cinematic representations of the Jew within their historical context, Bartov demonstrates the powerful political, social, and cultural impact of these images on popular attitudes. He argues that these representations generally fall into four categories: the Jew as perpetrator, as victim, as hero, and as anti hero. Examples range from film's early days to the present, from Europe, Israel, and the United States. Author: Patricia Erens Publisher: