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Description
This powerful and brilliant film tells the riveting true story of Aaron Sapiro, a young Jewish lawyer who took on one of America’s most powerful men and most notorious antisemites, Henry Ford. In the 1920s, as Ford’s anti-Jewish publications incited hatred across the nation, Sapiro filed an unprecedented libel suit, challenging the limits of hate speech long before such laws existed.
In a David-versus-Goliath showdown, Sapiro forced the industrial titan to back down, issue an apology, and shutter his hate-filled newspaper, leaving a legacy that resonates today. As antisemitism rises and the struggle to balance free speech with protection against hate continues, Sapiro v. Ford examines the enduring question: How can societies confront power, prejudice, and propaganda while upholding justice?
This special screening will feature producer Carol King and members for a post-film conversation. Members of the Sapiro family, who have been part of Wilshire Boulevard Temple since the 1920s, will also be present.
Schedule
6:00 PM – Bring your dinner and enjoy it together
7:00 PM – Film Screening
After the Film – Conversation with producer Carol King
Date & Time
Tue, Oct 13, 2026 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Venue Details
Wilshire Boulevard Temple - Resnick Family Campus
11960 Sunset BoulevardLos Angeles, California 90049
