Protocols of Zion (2004)

Protocols of Zion (2004)
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Near the dawn of the 20th century, underlings of Czar Nicholas II created a book called The Protocols of the Elders of Zion, which purported to be the outline of a master plan created by powerful Jews determined to rule the world. First published in 1903, the essay was a hoax (and was revealed as such for the first time in 1921 by the London Times), but that hasn't prevented it from having a long and troubling life as a widely distributed cornerstone of anti-Semitic hate literature; it's still in print around the world, and was adapted for Egyptian television in the new millennium. When filmmaker Marc Levin was confronted with another widely disseminated bit of anti-Jewish propaganda (the false assertion that no Jews died in the World Trade Center attacks of September 11, 2001), he developed a new curiosity about the Protocols and other "factual" sources of anti-Semitic hatred, and set out to find out more about anti-Jewish propaganda. The result was Protocols of Zion, a documentary which offers a surprising (and surprisingly witty) look at figures from the hate movement in America in elsewhere, ranging from leader of the neo-Nazi National Alliance (who also sells Aryan Wear footwear) to an anti-Semitic media analyst who announces that Rupert Murdoch is actually a Jew. The film also examines Henry Ford's well-documented hatred of Jews, anti-Semitism among radical African-Americans, and the memories of Levin's father, a self-described "All-American Jew." ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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Marc LevinAl Levin, (more)
Director(s):
Marc Levin
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
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Near the dawn of the 20th century, underlings of Czar Nicholas II created a book called The Protocols of the Elders of Zion, which purported to be the outline of a master plan created by powerful Jews determined to rule the world. First published in 1903, the essay was a hoax (and was revealed as such for the first time in 1921 by the London Times), but that hasn't prevented it from having a long and troubling life as a widely distributed cornerstone of anti-Semitic hate literature; it's still in print around the world, and was adapted for Egyptian television in the new millennium. When filmmaker Marc Levin was confronted with another widely disseminated bit of anti-Jewish propaganda (the false assertion that no Jews died in the World Trade Center attacks of September 11, 2001), he developed a new curiosity about the Protocols and other "factual" sources of anti-Semitic hatred, and set out to find out more about anti-Jewish propaganda. The result was Protocols of Zion, a documentary which offers a surprising (and surprisingly witty) look at figures from the hate movement in America in elsewhere, ranging from leader of the neo-Nazi National Alliance (who also sells Aryan Wear footwear) to an anti-Semitic media analyst who announces that Rupert Murdoch is actually a Jew. The film also examines Henry Ford's well-documented hatred of Jews, anti-Semitism among radical African-Americans, and the memories of Levin's father, a self-described "All-American Jew." ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
95 mins

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Director(s):
Marc Levin
Producer(s):
Steve KalaferMarc Levin
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Categories:
DocumentarySpecial Interest
Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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    James V.

    One of the great humanist documentaries, Marc Levin's PROTOCOLS OF ZION explores anti-Semitism today in a manner that is fresh & challenging. (You could substitute anti-Arab, anti-gay, anti-any minority as its subject matter & it would be equally effective.) The best thing I have yet seen about 9/11, it's up there with the best about the Holocaust, the Israeli/Palestine conflict, Muslims, family, Mel Gibson's The Passion of You-Know-Who & lots more. Levin leaps around like a Mexican jumping bean on a game board yet keeps hitting his nails on their head. He listens to people, rarely intervening, and eventually, what everyone says/believes/explains forms a crazy quilt of hatred, love and ideas both nonsensical and understandable. One minute you will find yourself despising these stupid, crazy, hopeless people; eventually & probably you will recognize them--& yourself--as part of that inexpressively sad species so loved, every last one, by all the great humanists (Jesus, for instance).

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    Linda J.

    To get audio in this movie you must plug only the red audio cord into one of the audio ports on your tv or stereo.

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    Theodore K.

    I added this DVD in my Q and I get it but there is no audio but the trailers have audio. I go to my local Blockbuster and I rent it paying over 4.00 and I get home-put it in my DVD player and there is again-no audio! So, either I have the worse luck or Blockbuster has some serious Neo Nazis on staff becuase this is very strange. My next step is contacting the production company or distribution company of this docu. I am sure they have a financial stake in this film being viewed and rented by the public. Maybe some people dont want this DVD viewed or in my case-heard.

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