Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History
Four-part docuseries that explores the complex relationship between Black Americans and Jewish Americans - forged in shared struggle, tested by division, and representing a uniquely American experience.
Cast: Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
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Miniseries
4 episodes
- 1. Let My People GoExplores the core differences at the start of the Black and Jewish American stories, as well as overlapping struggle, faith, resilience, and early civic partnerships by the 1920s.CCFeb 3, 2026
- 2. Strange FruitSpotlights how Black and Jewish communities collaborated in the early 20th century on music, movies, and the universal fight against fascism, navigating tensions while shaping culture, confronting injustice, and leaving a lasting social impact.CCFeb 10, 2026
- 3. The 'Grand Alliance'Traces the 1960s' "Grand Alliance" as Black and Jewish communities fought for civil rights in a transformative interracial coalition, and the imbalances that quickly tested their alliance.CCFeb 17, 2026
- 4. CrossroadsExamines the shifting Black and Jewish relationship from the 1970s onward, exploring political gains, global tensions, rising hate, and the enduring lessons of coalition building and solidarity.CCFeb 17, 2026
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Four-part docuseries that explores the complex relationship between Black Americans and Jewish Americans - forged in shared struggle, tested by division, and representing a uniquely American experience.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Dyllan McGee, Julia Marchesi, Rachel Dretzin
- Studio
- McGee Media, Inkwell Media, WETA
