HOME   SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS   BUY THE CATALOGUE             Over the past century, the various connections between American Jews and the nation's entertainment media have generated a discussion that has been extensive, passionate, and, at times, contentious. This topic has been addressed by media-industry professionals, critics, scholars, politicians, and clergy — as well as by members of the general public, Jews and non-Jews alike. It is a conversation that is sometimes proudly pro-Jewish, sometimes virulently anti-Semitic, often highly ambivalent; it is anything but trivial. Indeed, it constitutes one of the most significant public conversations on identity and culture in American life. Therefore, it is the discussion itself — rather than something inherent in either Jews or the American entertainment industry — that is the subject of this exhibition. Entertaining America: Jews, Movies,and Broadcasting is sponsored by Major support has also been provided by the National Endowment for the Humanities, The Blanche and Irving Laurie Foundation, New York State Governor George E. Pataki, special appropriations obtained by New York State Senator Roy M. Goodman and administered by the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, The Martin and Doris Payson Charitable Foundation, The Skirball Foundation, and public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts, A State Agency. Additional support is given in honor of Evelyn G. Clyman by the Eugene M. and Emily Grant Foundation.    Promotional support has been provided by