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Tag: Jerry Siegel

0 Television/Film Culture

David Corenswet Makes History As the First Jewish Superman

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 11 Jul

David Corenswet, the new face of Superman, marks a significant milestone as the first Jewish actor to embody the iconic superhero, deeply connected to Jewish roots, as originally conceptualized by creators Joe Schuster and Jerry Siegel.

0 Culture Politics

Of course Superman is an immigrant — so why are Republicans mad about it?

PJ Grisar in Forward · 9 Jul

Conservative media's backlash to director James Gunn's characterization of Superman as an immigrant underscores a recurring cultural debate over inclusion in superhero stories.

0 Culture History

Superman’s Secret Jewish Identity Finally Revealed

Unpacked · 28 May

This video delves into Superman's origins, highlighting how his character was shaped by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, two Jewish teenagers from Cleveland.

0 Television/Film Culture

It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane, It’s a Jewish Guy Playing Superman!

Rachel Rosenfield in Moment · 15 May

David Corenswet, a Jewish actor, is set to play Superman in the new DC Universe film directed by James Gunn, marking a historic first as the character's on-screen portrayals have never before involved a Jewish actor.

0 Television/Film Holocaust

How Adolf Eichmann murdered Superman — and was sentenced to death for his crimes

Forward · 11 Dec 2021

The 1961 Superman comic titled "The Death of Superman," coinciding with the trial of Adolf Eichmann, reflects profound Jewish themes by mirroring the real-life consequences of genocide.

0 Culture Communities

It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s a book about Superman’s complete Jewish history!

Forward · 4 Jun 2021

Roy Schwartz's book "Is Superman Circumcised?" delves into the Jewish roots and cultural significance of Superman, exploring themes like Jewish symbolism, the immigrant experience, and parallels to biblical characters.

0 Television/Film Literature

Why Aren’t There More Jewish Superheroes?

noah in Forward · 13 Mar 2017

The article explores the lack of Jewish representation among superheroes in film and television despite the significant Jewish influence in creating the superhero genre.

0 Literature History

Meanwhile, on a Quiet Street in Cleveland

Eitan Kensky in Jewish Review of Books · 29 Aug 2013

Jerry Siegel, a young aspiring writer from Cleveland, was the creative mind behind Superman, inspired by a series of experiences and collaborations with his friend Joe Shuster.