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Can a Jew Direct a Christmas Movie?

JL;DR SUMMARY Ross Marks, a Jewish filmmaker, shares his journey of directing his first Christmas movie "Santa's Cousin," which intertwines his Jewish identity with universal themes of love and family. A way out west there was a fella, fella I want to tell you about, fella by the name of Jeff Lebowski. At least, that was the handle his lovin' parents gave him, but he never had much use for it himself. This Lebowski, he called himself the Dude. Now, Dude, that's a name no one would self-apply where I come from. But then, there was a lot about the Dude that didn't make a whole lot of sense to me. And a lot about where he lived, likewise. But then again, maybe that's why I found the place s'durned innarestin'.

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Jewish IdentityCultural RepresentationJewish FilmmakerInterfaithExistential QuestionsRoss MarksChristmas MovieSanta's CousinLove And FamilyHoliday Film

Places mentioned

Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States
"girlfriend Debra, now my wonderful wife of 33 years, invited me to her familys home in Las Cruces, New Mexico."
Chicago, Illinois, United States
"As a Jew from Chicagos northern suburbs, I was extremely nervous about the visit."
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
"Ross Marks at the American Film Market in Las Vegas."
New Mexico, United States
"My entire family can hardly wait! ROSS MARKS is a writer, producer and director who teaches film at New Mexico State University."
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