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Tag: Roald Dahl

0 Television/Film Antisemitism

Is This Classic Movie Antisemitic?

Molly Tolsky in Kveller · 19 Sep

Molly Tolsky reflects on her discovery of potentially antisemitic elements in the classic film *Chitty Chitty Bang Bang*.

0 Art Antisemitism

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

Jewish Chronicle · 19 Sep

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

0 Antisemitism Literature

How I outed Roald Dahl as a venomous antisemite

Jewish Chronicle · 18 Sep

Michael Coren recounts his experience as the first journalist to expose Roald Dahl's antisemitic views in a 1983 interview for the New Statesman.

0 Television/Film Literature

A summer full of stars and hardly any antisemitism in their shows

Jewish Chronicle · 26 Jun

Despite the prevalent discussions around antisemitism, the world of entertainment provides some respite for Jewish audiences with a variety of upcoming events.

0 Television/Film Antisemitism

Another Jewish Willy Wonka Is the Sweetest Revenge

Elliot Olshansky in Kveller · 27 Dec 2023

This article reflects on the author's experience watching the movie Wonka, a production of the Roald Dahl Story Company which manages the intellectual property of the late children's author known for his antisemitic views.

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Censorship Is Not a Jewish Value

Sapir · 1 Aug 2023

The article discusses the issue of censorship and antisemitism in literature.

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Roald Dahl museum apologizes for the children's author's antisemitism, racism

LMarkoe in Forward · 19 Jul 2023

The Roald Dahl museum in Great Missenden, UK, has publicly acknowledged the author's racism and antisemitism and expressed support for the apology made by Dahl's family in 2020.

0 Literature Antisemitism

[Title Redacted by Sensitivity Reader]

Bonjour Chai · 23 Feb 2023

The novels of Roald Dahl are undergoing revisions to align with modern standards, removing language considered offensive.

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Roald Dahl said terrible things — but rarely in his children’s books

PJGrisar in Forward · 21 Feb 2023

The article discusses the recent changes being made to Roald Dahl's children's books in order to make them more inclusive.

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Sean Cooper in Tablet · 6 Oct 2021

The article discusses the rise of streaming platforms and their impact on the entertainment industry.

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Letters, Spring 2021

Jewish Review of Books · 20 Mar 2021

The first letter discusses the debunking of claims regarding the Zionism of the Vilna Gaon and his followers, while also mentioning early proponents of Zionism in religious circles.

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Who Doesn’t Love Roald Dahl?

Dara Horn in Jewish Review of Books · 4 Dec 2020

The article discusses Roald Dahl, a beloved children's author, and exposes his history of antisemitism, misogyny, and racism.