Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History
American documentary series
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Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History is a 2026 American documentary series hosted, written, and executive produced by Henry Louis Gates Jr., it explores the complex relationship between African Americans and American Jews.
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| Genre | Documentary |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of episodes | 4 |
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| Producer | Kevin Burke |
| Cinematography | Jerry Henry |
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| Running time | 52 minutes |
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| Network | PBS |
| Release | February 3 – February 17, 2026 |
It premiered on February 3, 2026, on PBS.
Premise
Explores the complex relationship between African Americans and American Jews. Billy Crystal, Tony Kushner, Anna Deavere Smith, Al Sharpton, David Remnick, Nate Looney, Angela Buchdahl, Michael W. Twitty, Jamaica Kincaid and Shais Rishon are among the participants in the series.[1][2]
Episodes
| No. | Title | Directed by | Original release date |
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| 1 | "Let My People Go" | Julia Marchesi Sara Wolitzky | February 3, 2026 |
| 2 | "Strange Fruit" | Phil Bertelsen | February 10, 2026 |
| 3 | "The Grand Alliance" | Unknown | February 17, 2026 |
| 4 | "Crossroads" | Unknown | February 17, 2026 |
Production
Henry Louis Gates Jr. reconnected with Phil Bertelsen and Sara Wolitzky after being alarmed by the rise in white supremacist hate crimes, and decided to make a series about the interwoven history between African Americans and American Jews.[3][4] Production commenced in the fall of 2024, with the intention of the production team consisting of both communities.[5]