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0 Television/Film Antisemitism

Roald Dahl’s monstrous views have a seat at the table today

PJ Grisar in Forward · 24 Mar

The play "Giant," now on Broadway, explores an imagined confrontation between Roald Dahl and his publishers following Dahl's antisemitic comments in a 1983 review of the book "God Cried," which critiqued the 1982 Lebanon War.

0 Antisemitism Television/Film

Play about Roald Dahl’s antisemitism wins 3 Olivier Awards

Grace Gilson in Forward · 7 Apr 2025

The play "Giant," by Jewish playwright Mark Rosenblatt, highlights the antisemitism of celebrated children's author Roald Dahl and received three Olivier Awards, including best new play.

0 Television/Film Antisemitism

This feels like the last word on Roald Dahl’s hatred of the Jews

Jewish Chronicle · 9 Oct 2024

Mark Rosenblatt's play 'Giant,' staged at the Royal Court Theatre, tackles the complex and troubling legacy of Roald Dahl, a celebrated 20th-century children's author known for his antisemitic views.

0 Antisemitism Literature

Giant review: ‘Dahl is called to account’

Jewish Chronicle · 8 Oct 2024

Mark Rosenblatt's new play, 'Giant,' starring John Lithgow as Roald Dahl, tackles the moral complexities surrounding the celebrated author's antisemitism.

0 Art Antisemitism

‘Why I tackled Roald Dahl’s antisemitism in my Royal Court play’

Jewish Chronicle · 19 Sep 2024

Mark Rosenblatt's play 'Giant' tackles the antisemitism of beloved children's author Roald Dahl.