Sapiro v. Ford: The Jew Who Sued Henry Ford with Carol King, Gaylen Ross, and Ben Shenkman
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In the 1920s, Henry Ford used his influence and his newspaper, The Dearborn Independent, to spread antisemitic ideas across America. Aaron Sapiro, a Jewish lawyer known for organizing farmer cooperatives, stood up against Ford by filing a libel suit, confronting the powerful industrialist's actions. The legal battle, depicted in the film "Sapiro v. Ford," symbolizes the struggle against hate-driven propaganda and the pursuit of justice in the face of overwhelming odds. The discussion by producer Carol King, director Gaylen Ross, and actor Ben Shenkman highlights the relevance of confronting systemic prejudice and misuse of power in society.