When Jews Were Funny

Documentary · 2014Not Rated

Insightful and often hilarious, the latest from documentary filmmaker Alan Zweig surveys the history of Jewish comedy, from the early days of Borsht belt to the present, ultimately exploring not just ethnicity in the entertainment industry, but also the entire unruly question of what it means to be Jewish.

Starring

Alan Zweig, Shecky Greene, Alan Zweig, Howie Mandel, Shelley Berman, Norm Crosby, Jack Carter

Director

Alan Zweig