Sapiro v Ford: The Jew Who Sued Henry Ford

Pennsylvania Premiere | Talkback with Director Gaylen Ross and Producer Carol King || Michael Rose, originating director (1952-2020) || A true David vs. Goliath story. A San Francisco Jewish lawyer Aaron Sapiro singlehandedly takes on the automobile magnate Henry Ford, challenging Ford's virulent antisemitic attacks. The film presents a multi-layered narrative centered on this David vs. Goliath story, culminating in a legal showdown. The words of Aaron Sapiro, portrayed by the actor Ben Shenkman, are Sapiro’s in their entirety. The character of Sapiro, filmed as if a contemporary interview for its modern day significance, is woven throughout the film, while other interviewees provide historical context of the events. Film preceded by short A Bit of Everything and Matzoh Balls Too (2025)

  • Gaylen Ross
  • USA
  • 65 minutes
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