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Hollywood's Oldest Surviving Movie Studio Is A Museum Boasting A Treasure Trove Of Silver Screen Artifacts

Steeped in silver screen history, it's no secret that Hollywood is the film capital of the world. Revered as one of Los Angeles' most popular neighborhoods, its cinematic legacy dates back to the city ...
Los Angeles Times

Academy Museum took heat for ignoring Hollywood’s Jewish history. A new exhibition aims to fix that

Schmuel Gelbfisz, Lazar Meir and the Wonsal brothers are not names that immediately come to mind when thinking about Hollywood legends, but Samuel Goldwyn, Louis B. Mayer and the Warner brothers are.
The New York Times

Academy Museum to Highlight Hollywood’s Jewish History After All

The museum was criticized earlier for failing to acknowledge the contributions of the Jewish pioneers who helped establish the American film studio system. By Robin Pogrebin Having initially drawn ...
The New York Times

Amid Outcry, Academy Museum to Revise Exhibit on Hollywood’s Jewish Roots

When the museum first opened, it was criticized for omitting Hollywood’s Jewish pioneers. Now it is under fire for what its new exhibit says about them. By Robin Pogrebin Reporting from Los Angeles ...
The Forward

How I helped bring the story of Hollywood’s Jewish founders to the Academy Museum — where it belongs

When the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures opened its doors in September 2021, I expected it to pay homage to Hollywood’s pioneer Jewish moguls. These men transformed themselves from immigrant and ...
The Hollywood Reporter

Academy Museum to Revise Exhibit on Hollywood Jewish History Following Backlash

The announcement comes days after museum leadership said they were listening to concerned activists over the exhibit's portrayal of Hollywood's Jewish roots. By Zoe G. Phillips Following backlash from ...
BroadwayWorld

Photos: Go Inside the Opening of The Hollywood Museum's Black History Month Exhibit THIS JOINT IS JUMPIN

This week, Donelle Dadigan (Founder/President of The Hollywood Museum) joined many personalities, as they honor Black History Month with a new exhibit “THIS JOINT IS JUMPIN” a celebration of Black ...