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Editorial/Description:Description: Why can't Jews, Arabs, and Palestinians coexist? The answers are deep-rooted, complex, and fully detailed in this stunning history of Jewish persecution. ''They are the other. They are not us.'' Throughout time, words such as these have been used to justify and vilify. The Longest Hatred takes an unsparing look at the ways such words have shaped the experience of Jewish people in this a revealing history of anti-Semitism, a hatred with roots long before the Holocaust and enduring intensity that continues to erupt in the violent conflicts of today. Part One, From the Cross to the Swastika, traces an image that begins with the earliest writings of Christianity, which leveled the charge that Jews were responsible for Jesus’ death. In this segment, historians show how demonizing dogma has affected Jews through the centuries–in Italy, Spain, England, and Germany–reaching its zenith with the development of Nazi ideology. Part Two, Enemies of the People, shows how anti-Semitic sentiment has accompanied a growing nationalism in Europe in recent decades, causing a mass exodus of Jews from Russia and even resurfacing in Poland and Austria, where few Jews remain. In Germany, the remarkable collapse of the Berlin wall has been followed by the rise of neo-Nazism among German youth. Part Three, Between Moses and Muhammed, takes a humanistic look at relations between Arabs and Israelis, once linked by pseudo-science under the degrading label ''Semite,'' and now enmeshed in one of the world’s most violent conflicts. Experts on both sides tell how Arabs and Jews, who for centuries lived in relative peace, have been drastically alienated by political turmoil–and how the anti-Jewish propaganda now disseminated in the Arab world is so eerily like that seen in Europe before World War II. Special DVD features include: scene selections and closed captions. On one DVD5 disc. Region coding: All regions. Audio: Dolby stereo. Screen format:4 x 3 full frame.
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The Longest Hatred
(1 of 1 Found this Helpful)
November 27, 2009
Very good in giving the history and roots of anti-semitism, but when dealing with the Shoah (as far as I remember)Norway was never mentioned. I am a Norvegian Shoah survivor and Norway had the highest % og their about 1000 Jews sent to Germany and Norway was the first country to deny Jews political asylum in 1926. However, there were many heroic Norwegians who put their lives at risk to save Jews by either hiding them (like me and my mother) or bringing them to Sweden. Also, Norwegians helped out with shipment of arms to USSR and stopped the Germans to bring its arsenal og heavy water (of which atomic weapons can be made) out of Norway to Germany.
A Very Good Primer
(1 of 1 Found this Helpful)
August 27, 2009
This PBS Frontline is a very good beginning point for anyone who has little knowledge of the history of anti-semitism. It should be required viewing for younger people. "The Longest Hatred" points to the value of making a historical record that cannot be denied. By documenting the true historical record in a way that can be understood by many, and denied by none, this film increases the chance (if ever so slightly)that genocide will not occur again.
An interesting perspective
(2 of 2 Found this Helpful)
April 28, 2009
This presentation was very interesting and informative from a Jewish perspective; especially for non-Jewish observers like me. For many years I have been interested in the history and lives of God's chosen people; to try to understand their culture and why the world has shown them such hatred toward them. This DVD has narratives which point to the Christian's persecution of the Jews - but, more accurately, the Jews were persecuted by the Catholic Church; not by Bible believing Christians.
This presentation should be filtered through a basic knowledge of the Catholic inquisitions in which ALL non-Catholics were martyred for not converting whether they be Jews, muslins or Christians.
Nevertheless, I can feel just some the pain of persecution which they have suffered over the centuries and only wish there was some end in site.
Anti-Semitism
(16 of 17 Found this Helpful)
February 22, 2008
A very comprehensive documentary feature on anti-semitism, "The Longest Hatred" not only covers the fact that the hatred of the Jews is rampant, but examines the history of this hatred, as well as the possible causes. We are taken back in history, to Jesus Christ, Muhammad, and the horrors of the Final Solution. The hatred does not stop there, as the film shows.
I found the analysis of the Christian hatred towards Jews particularly intriguing. Christians are generally considered to be more moderate than Muslims, yet it took the Pope two thousand years to absolve the Jews of the murder of Jesus Christ. Even after the absolution, even after the horrors of the WWII, strong anti-semitism persisted in such places as Poland, Russia and Germany. As an eloquent Russian Orthodox priest said - people tend to forget that Jesus Christ himself, as well as his mother, Virgin Mary, were indeed Jews themselves. The crucifixion of Jesus Christ was the product of the time that Christ lived in. Many forget that the Christian Church itself dealt severely with anyone challenging Christianity. Why would have the Romans and Jews behaved differently two thousand years ago?
We are also shown the battle between Arabs and Israelis, the battle that has monopolized our news broadcasts, and the film makers take us to different parts of the globe to seek answers. Of course, everything boils down to propaganda spewed by an extremist few, who decidedly poison minds and hearts in order to gain domination.
"The Longest Hatred" is an excellent documentary, amazingly level-headed and impartial that should be mandatory viewing for all who wonder how the hatred came about, or even if the hatred is valid. One should know that no hatred is ever valid, as no good can come out of it. But being that we are human, we are subject to these emotions, and the least we can do is try to understand the roots of these emotions. Highly recommended.
Well Done
(2 of 4 Found this Helpful)
December 24, 2007
This is a documentary that takes a look at anti-Semitism through the ages. It is very well done and well worth watching.
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