Republic Pictures Acquires Jon Kean Documentary ‘The Hollywood Rabbi’
Republic Pictures has acquired Jon Kean's documentary 'The Hollywood Rabbi,' which focuses on Rabbi Marvin Hier's influential life. The film highlights Hier's journey from an orthodox Jewish community to becoming a prominent advocate for Holocaust remembrance and human rights. Featuring appearances from notable figures, the documentary aims to spark conversation about tolerance and social values.
- ▪The documentary chronicles Rabbi Marvin Hier's life and achievements.
- ▪Hier is the founder of the Simon Wiesenthal Center and Museum of Tolerance.
- ▪The film includes appearances from celebrities and political figures such as Arnold Schwarzenegger and Bill Clinton.
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Republic Pictures EXCLUSIVE: Republic Pictures has picked up Jon Kean’s documentary The Hollywood Rabbi about the life of Rabbi Marvin Hier. The documentary traces Hier’s path from an orthodox Jewish enclave to international prominence as the founder of the Simon Wiesenthal Center and Museum of Tolerance. The film captures the life he spent in conversation with Presidents, Popes, Kings, and several Hollywood icons, all while advocating fiercely for Holocaust remembrance, human rights, and placing tolerance at the core of our social values.Among those making appearances in the documentary who have a connection to Hier are Arnold Schwarzenegger, President Bill Clinton, Billy Crystal, Governor Gavin Newsom, Ted Sarandos, Jeffrey Katzenberg, Montana Tucker and more.
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