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"Get the Jew": The Crown Heights Riot Revisited (WSJ Opinion Documentary)
"This 20 minute documentary sheds light on the worst antisemitic riot in American history, which occurred in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, in 1991. Triggered by a Hasidic man running a red light and accidentally hitting and killing a young black child, the riot led to attacks on Jews. Stores and police cars were burned and a Hasidic man was killed. David Dinkins, New York’s mayor at the time, allowed the riot to go on for three full days, while the media downplayed the antisemitism at the heart of the violence. The film’s interviews include Rev. Al Sharpton and then-Deputy Police Chief Ray Kelly as well as WSJ Opinion writer Elliot Kaufman. The current wave of antisemitism makes these events newly relevant and worthy of reconsideration" (The Wall Street Journal).
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Plot Summary
This documentary revisits the 1991 Crown Heights riot, examining its causes, consequences, and the lasting impact on the community. It features interviews and archival footage to provide a historical perspective on the events and their significance. The film aims to shed light on the complexities of racial tensions and inter-community relations.
Critical Reception
As an opinion-based documentary from The Wall Street Journal's opinion section, critical reception is likely to align with the publication's editorial stance. Reviews may focus on its perspective on the historical events and its commentary on contemporary social issues.
What Reviewers Say
Offers a specific viewpoint on the Crown Heights riots.
Utilizes historical context to frame its arguments.
May be seen as a commentary on ongoing societal issues.
Google audience: As this is an opinion documentary, general audience reviews are not widely available. Viewer feedback would likely reflect agreement or disagreement with the specific arguments and perspectives presented by The Wall Street Journal's opinion section.
Fun Fact
The documentary's title, 'Get the Jew,' is a direct quote reportedly heard during the Crown Heights riots, highlighting the antisemitic nature of some of the violence.
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