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1. Exodus (1960)

Approved | 208 min | Action, Drama, War

The State of Israel is created in 1948, resulting in war with its Arab neighbors.

Director: Otto Preminger | Stars: Paul Newman, Eva Marie Saint, Ralph Richardson, Peter Lawford

Votes: 11,448 | Gross: $18.97M

2. Sword in the Desert (1949)

Approved | 101 min | Action, Drama, History

In 1947, with only months remaining until the partition of British-administered Palestine, an American freighter captain smuggles European Jewish refugees ashore under the nose of the British authorities.

Director: George Sherman | Stars: Dana Andrews, Märta Torén, Stephen McNally, Jeff Chandler

Votes: 320

3. Secret Origin: The Story of DC Comics (2010 Video)

Not Rated | 90 min | Documentary, History

The history of the longstanding American comic book company that launched such legendary superhero characters such as Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman.

Director: Mac Carter | Stars: Ryan Reynolds, Paul Levitz, Gerard Jones, Mark Waid

Votes: 1,332

4. Ma'abarot (2019)

50 min | Documentary

A four episodes documentary series that unveils one of the most controversial topics in the history of the Israeli state. Rare archival materials and testimonials of former residents tell ... See full summary »

Stars: Yaël Abecassis, Yossi Alfi, Sammy Smooha, Sami Shalom Chetrit

Votes: 9

5. Vie en images (1987)

29 min | Short

The life story of Alicja Eber (Beata Pozniak), daughter of a well know Rabbi in Poland who was jailed for helping Jewish people during the war. After escaping to Italy she became one of the most sought after artists in Rome.

Director: Bozena Garus-Hockuba | Stars: Giulio Carlo Argan, Marcella Glisenti, Corrado Maltese, Filiberto Menna

6. America in Color (2017– )
Episode: Organized Crime (2018)

TV-PG | 48 min | Documentary, Biography, History

It's the 1920s. America is on the rise, and so is a dark underworld run by a new kind of criminal, one that is organized, sophisticated, and ruthless. For the next 40 years, legendary ... See full summary »

Stars: Eric Meyers, Tony Accardo, Max Beesley, Al Capone

Votes: 17

7. Murdoch Mysteries (2008– )
Episode: Let Us Ask the Maiden (2009)

TV-PG | 48 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

When a young Jewish man dies suddenly during prayers, Dr. Ogden suspects arsenic poisoning and concludes that others may be falling victim to a poisoner.

Director: Harvey Crossland | Stars: Yannick Bisson, Helene Joy, Thomas Craig, Jonny Harris

Votes: 322

8. The U.S. and the Holocaust (2022)
Episode: The Golden Door (Beginnings-1938) (2022)

TV-14 | 129 min | Documentary, History

A xenophobic backlash prompts Congress to restrict immigration. Hitler and the Nazis persecute German Jews, forcing many to seek refuge. FDR is concerned by the growing crisis but is unable to coordinate a response.

Directors: Sarah Botstein, Ken Burns, Lynn Novick | Stars: Peter Coyote, Peter Hayes, Daniel Mendelsohn, Rebecca Erbelding

Votes: 203

9. The U.S. and the Holocaust (2022)
Episode: Yearning to Breathe Free (1938-1942) (2022)

TV-14 | 138 min | Documentary, History

As WWII begins, Americans are divided over whether to intervene against Germany. Some individuals and organizations work tirelessly to help refugees escape. Germany invades the USSR and secretly begins the mass murder of European Jews.

Directors: Sarah Botstein, Ken Burns, Lynn Novick | Stars: Peter Coyote, Daniel Mendelsohn, Guy Stern, Peter Hayes

Votes: 157

10. Prophets of Science Fiction (2011–2012)
Episode: Isaac Asimov (2012)

TV-PG | 43 min | Documentary, Biography, History

Isaac Asimov dreamed of a better future where robots can do mankind's dirty work. His I, Robot stories led to the creation of real-life industrial robots--and inspired generations to ... See full summary »

Director: Declan Whitebloom | Stars: Jonathan Adams, Colin Angle, Isaac Asimov, Chad Bennett

Votes: 91

11. Scary Tales of New York (2023– )
Episode: Haircut for a Mob Boss (2023)

Crime

Umberto "Albert" Anastasia, once the chief of the notorious "Murder Incorporated" crime firm, winds up the target of a mob hit in a barber shop chair.

Director: Steve Maher | Stars: Frank DiMatteo, Michael Cannell, Colm Meaney, Shane Serrano

12. The 50 Years War: Israel and the Arabs (1998– )
Episode: Programme 1 (1998)

49 min | Documentary, History, War

1948-56. The formation of the state of Israel and the wars of 1948 and 1956.

Director: Michael Simkin | Stars: Gideon Rafael, Clark Clifford, Abba Eban, Yitzhak Navon

Votes: 6

13. Timewatch (1982– )
Episode: The Houdini Myth (2000)

48 min | Documentary, History

Film exploring the extraordinary impact of escapologist Harry Houdini in the early 20th century. Featuring restored archive footage and interviews with historians and illusionists.

Director: Nancy Porter | Stars: Al Hirschfeld, Ken Silverman, David De-Val, Ruth Brandon

14. Gangster Empire: Rise of the Mob (2013– )
Episode: Chicago and the rise of Al Capone (2013)

TV-14 | 48 min | Documentary, Action, Crime

We tell the story of the rise of Al Capone and mob rule in Chicago and explore why the roaring twenties played the crucial role in gangster life and the impact of widespread police corruption.

Director: Kevin R. Hershberger | Stars: Coby Batty, Matt K. Baker, Todd Barsness, James Christopher Cooke

15. Gangster Empire: Rise of the Mob (2013– )
Episode: 1929 - Year of Chaos and Crime (2013)

TV-14 | 45 min | Documentary, Action, Crime

1929 was the year of chaos and crime that saw the St Valentine's Day massacre with the shooting of seven members and associates of Chicago's North Side gang and the stock market crash.

Director: Kevin R. Hershberger | Stars: Coby Batty, Matt K. Baker, Todd Barsness, James Christopher Cooke

16. Vegas: The City the Mob Made (2009)
Episode: The Mob Before Las Vegas (2009)

Documentary, Crime, History

An exploration of the Mob's beginnings and influence in the city of New York.

Director: Ron Meyer | Stars: Michael Green, Kirk Gill, Dennis McLatchey, Fulgencio Batista

17. Vegas: The City the Mob Made (2009)
Episode: Las Vegas - America's Third City (2009)

Documentary, Crime, History

In the 21st Century, Vegas must uphold its reputation as one of America's most famous cities.

Director: Ron Meyer | Stars: Michael Green, Bob Faiss, Mike Weatherford, Steve Miller

18. A House Through Time (2018– )
Episode: Episode #1.2 (2018)

59 min | Documentary, Biography, History

David Olusoga follows the residents of the house from the 1850s to 1890s, a period of rapid change. He uncovers the story of why the house changed from a single dwelling to a boarding house, a Jewish immigrant and a sad family drama.

Director: Stuart Elliott | Stars: David Olusoga, Deborah Sugg Ryan

Votes: 16

19. Extraordinary Humans (2017– )
Episode: Why Do American Jews Eat Chinese Food on Christmas? (2017)

3 min | Documentary, Short

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Stars: Rachael Goodfriend, Hanna Griff-Sleven, Jennifer 8. Lee, Ivy Yang

20. Une terre deux fois promise: Israël-Palestine (2018– )
Episode: 1897-1948 (2018)

54 min | Documentary, History, War

This first episode reviews the three decisive years that carved the Jewish state out of Palestine.

Directors: Blanche Finger, William Karel | Stars: Dina Porat, Shlomo Sand, Elie Barnavi, Anita Shapira

Votes: 19

21. Une terre deux fois promise: Israël-Palestine (2018– )
Episode: 1948-1967 (2018)

53 min | Documentary, History, War

Episode two covers 1948-1967 - two fundamental decades, punctuated by wars between the young state and its neighbours.

Directors: Blanche Finger, William Karel | Stars: Dina Porat, Gadi Taub, Elie Barnavi, Anita Shapira

Votes: 18