“Protocols of Zion”
Today there are many myths about the events that occurred on September 11th 2001. That day will never be forgotten in America as long as we shall live. A disturbing myth that has circulated since the attacks is one that spreads anti Semitism in ways that Hitler would smile upon. In the documentary called “Protocols of Zion” by Mark Levin, the myth about no Jews dying in the World Trade Center attacks is personally questioned.
In New York City there is a huge hole where two skyscrapers used to stand very tall. People all over the world are still trying to figure what was the cause and why, as the truth seems further and further away as every anniversary passes. Myths and rumors are created and spread while people are searching for some sort of closure.
Levin is introduced to this myth that Jews were warned no to go to work on Sept.11th by an Egyptian cab driver in NYC who tells him that its all written down in a book, talking about the famous “The Protocols of the Elders of Zion”. The book is known for being bogus, but for some reason people are still willing to believe its words. Levin decides to take matters into his own hands and make a documentary about this myth and its parent text.
In the film Levin interviews, Arab Americans, Black nationalists, Christian evangelists, White Nationalists, Rabbis, Holocaust survivors, famous people such as Frank Weltner the founder of the Jew Watch web site and the popular Jewish Reggae musician Matisyahu. He attempts to get Larry David and other popular Jewish Hollywood stars to meet up with him for comment, but they aren’t available.
Levin’s interviews successfully illustrate tension and mixed beliefs. As the film goes on the viewer becomes frustrated with the ignorance that has occurred for so long.
Levin attempted to address a very sensitive subject and presented facts and opinion about an issue that has been feuding for hundreds of years. It is hard to pack all of that information into a 93-minute film. There are some really great moments in the film, and then there are moments where the viewer could be easily confused if they don’t know their history. Overall the film is good, and it should be shown in an effort to abolish the anti-semitism that has resurfaced after September 11th.
- Story- A
- Acting- N/A
- Visuals- B
- Originality/ Innovation- B+
- Enjoyability- N/A (too sensitive to be enjoyable)
- Overall- B+
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