What Dads Do
Rolling Loud opens in theaters on Oct. 2. The film features an overprotective father, played by Owen Wilson, who tries to bond with his 13-year-old son by sneaking him into a hip-hop music concert. Henry Winkler, at 80, has a supporting role in the film. Directed and written by Jeremy Garelick, known for Breaking Up and The Hangover, the film reflects his long career in both film and television. Garelick, an observant Jew, has been married for 20 years, has four children, and is active in the L.A. Jewish community.
International Hit
Doc, a series on Fox TV, is based on an Italian series centered around a male surgeon who loses memories from the past five years after an accident. The original series gained popularity internationally. In 2021, Sony asked Hank Steinberg to develop the American version, collaborating with Barbie Kligman, a fellow writer and series co-showrunner. Steinberg’s background includes creating the series Without a Trace and working on multiple other TV shows. Kligman also has a rich history in Jewish-themed publications and aims to include Jewish characters in Doc, such as the observant Dr. Jake Heller.
Jewish Journalist
Peter Alexander, a Jewish journalist, hosts the show State of Play on MS NOW. He grew up in a Reform Jewish household in Oakland, California. His family values shine through, especially as he shares Shabbat traditions with his daughters. After a successful run at NBC, he switched to MS NOW to prioritize family time. Alexander is known for his involvement in various journalistic roles, including being a host on Today Saturday and a correspondent at the White House.
This piece emphasizes the contributions of Jewish professionals in the entertainment industry and journalism, highlighting their heritage and dedication to keeping their traditions alive in a contemporary context.
