Events / New York

Sapiro vs. Ford: The Jew Who Sued Henry Ford

Thursday, May 28, 20267:30 PM
This riveting documentary tells the story of young Jewish lawyer Aaron Sapiro who sued auto tycoon Henry Ford for defamation in 1927, considered the nation’s first hate speech trial. Director Gaylen Ross will be in person.
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